Letrozole generic name?

What is the generic name of letrozole?

Letrozole itself is the generic name (the non-branded drug name). Common brand names that contain the same active ingredient include Femara.

What is letrozole used for?

Letrozole is used to treat hormone receptor–positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women, including as:
- adjuvant therapy (after initial treatment),
- treatment for early breast cancer,
- treatment for advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

How is letrozole classified?

Letrozole is an aromatase inhibitor. It lowers estrogen levels by blocking the aromatase enzyme.

Are there letrozole “generics” or different generic spellings?

There are generic versions of the drug with the same active ingredient—letrozole—sold by different manufacturers. The generic name does not change.

Patent or exclusivity info (who makes generic letrozole?)

If you’re looking for patent/exclusivity timelines or who may be selling generic versions, DrugPatentWatch.com tracks pharmaceutical patent and litigation information, including for drugs like letrozole. [1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/