Letrozole

Generic Name
Letrozole
Brand Names
Femara, Kisqali Femara Co-pack
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C17H11N5
CAS Number
112809-51-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
7LKK855W8I
Background

Letrozole, or CGS 20267, is an oral non-steroidal type II aromatase inhibitor first described in the literature in 1990. It is a third generation aromatase inhibitor like exemestane and anastrozole, meaning it does not significantly affect cortisol, aldosterone, and thyroxine.

Letrozole was granted FDA approval on 25 July 1997.

Indication

Letrozole is indicated to treat postmenopausal women with hormone receptor (HR) positive early breast cancer, postmenopausal women with early breast cancer who have periviously been treated with tamoxifen, and postmenopausal women with HR+ or unknown advanced breast cancer. Letrozole, given with ribociclib, is indicated to treat pre, peri, and postmenopausal women with HR+ and human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

Associated Conditions
Advanced Breast Cancer, Anovulatory cycle, Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, HR+, HER2-, Advanced Breast Cancer, Stage I Breast Cancer, Metastatic HR + HER2 - breast cancer
Associated Therapies
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Letrozole Pretreatment With Misoprostol for Second-Trimester Medical Abortion

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-04-01
Last Posted Date
2017-01-26
Lead Sponsor
Ain Shams University
Target Recruit Count
400
Registration Number
NCT02405156
Locations
🇪🇬

Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Use of Letrozole Pretreatment With Misoprostol for First-Trimester Medical Abortion

First Posted Date
2015-03-27
Last Posted Date
2015-09-29
Lead Sponsor
Ain Shams University
Target Recruit Count
423
Registration Number
NCT02401425
Locations
🇪🇬

Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital, Cairo, Egypt

Efficacy of Letrozole + Palbociclib Combination as Neoadjuvant Treatment of Stage II-IIIA PAM 50 ROR-defined Low or Intermediate Risk Luminal Breast Cancer, in Postmenopausal Women

First Posted Date
2015-03-27
Last Posted Date
2022-03-15
Lead Sponsor
UNICANCER
Target Recruit Count
125
Registration Number
NCT02400567
Locations
🇫🇷

Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France

🇫🇷

Institut Curie, Paris, France

Effect of Increased Circulating Androgens on Granulosa Cell Responses to FSH.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-03-17
Last Posted Date
2016-03-10
Lead Sponsor
University of California, San Diego
Target Recruit Count
9
Registration Number
NCT02389088

Endocrinology Profile in Patients Undergoing Clomiphene, Letrozole, and Combination Clomiphene and Letrozole Cycles

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-03-03
Last Posted Date
2022-05-12
Lead Sponsor
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Registration Number
NCT02377479
Locations
🇺🇸

University Hospitals Fertility Center, Beachwood, Ohio, United States

Detect V / CHEVENDO (Chemo vs. Endo)

First Posted Date
2015-01-26
Last Posted Date
2024-06-04
Lead Sponsor
Prof. Wolfgang Janni
Target Recruit Count
271
Registration Number
NCT02344472
Locations
🇩🇪

University Hospital Ulm Gynecology/Obstetrics, Ulm, Germany

Study of GnRH-A [Leuprorelin(Lorelin Depot] Plus Leterozole +/- Everolimus for Premenopausal Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer

First Posted Date
2015-01-26
Last Posted Date
2020-07-30
Lead Sponsor
Asan Medical Center
Target Recruit Count
137
Registration Number
NCT02344550
Locations
🇰🇷

Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Everolimus trIal for Advanced prememopausaL Breast Cancer Patients

First Posted Date
2014-12-09
Last Posted Date
2014-12-09
Lead Sponsor
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Target Recruit Count
200
Registration Number
NCT02313051
Locations
🇨🇳

Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China

Comparison Between Letrozole and Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling in Women With Clomiphene Resistant Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

First Posted Date
2014-12-03
Last Posted Date
2016-07-29
Lead Sponsor
Cairo University
Target Recruit Count
140
Registration Number
NCT02305693
Locations
🇪🇬

BeniSuef University hospitals, BeniSuef, Egypt

🇪🇬

Cairo University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt

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