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Letocor Tablet

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Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Letrozole (2.5mg)

Overview Letocor Tablet

Postmenopausal women with breast cancer may find relief with Letocor Tablets. This medication can be a standalone treatment or used alongside surgery or radiation therapy. It's also indicated for advanced breast cancer to inhibit metastasis. Letocor Tablets can be administered with or without food, always adhering to your physician's prescribed dosage and duration for optimal results. Dosage frequency is tailored to the specific application. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose to manage your symptoms, and treatment should continue as directed. Common side effects include hot flushes, tiredness, excessive perspiration, and elevated cholesterol. Report any concerning or persistent side effects to your doctor, who can offer management strategies. Prior to commencing treatment, inform your doctor of any pre-existing liver or kidney conditions, or a history of osteoporosis. Complete disclosure of all other medications is crucial, as interactions may reduce Letocor's effectiveness or alter its mechanism. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, notify your physician. Pre- and ongoing treatment blood tests to monitor vitamin D levels and bone density may be conducted.

Uses of Letocor Tablet

Managing breast cancer

Major Benefits of Letocor Tablet:

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length for Letocor Tablets. Ingest the tablets whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking them. Letocor Tablets can be administered with or without food, however, consistent timing is recommended.

Common Side effects of Letocor Tablet:

  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Bone pain
  • Back pain
  • Night sweats
  • Joint pain
  • Nausea
  • Osteoporosis
  • Joint inflammation
  • Weight gain
  • Hot flushes
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Diaphoresis
  • Bone fracture
  • Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath

How to use Letocor Tablet:

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length for Letocor Tablet. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Letocor Tablet can be taken with or without food, but consistent timing is recommended.

How Letocor Tablet works:

Letocor tablets function as an aromatase inhibitor, reducing the body's estrogen production—a key female hormone. This lowered estrogen level can impede or halt the progression of certain estrogen-dependent breast cancers.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholSAFE

Letocor Tablet can be taken with alcohol without adverse reactions.

PregnancyPregnancyUNSAFE

Using Letocor tablets during pregnancy poses a significant risk. Pregnant women should consult their physician; research in both animal and human studies indicates substantial harm to the unborn child.

Breast feedingBreast feedingUNSAFE

Using Letocor Tablets while breastfeeding is contraindicated. Evidence indicates potential infant toxicity.

DrivingDrivingUNSAFE

Taking Letocor Tablets might reduce attentiveness, impair vision, or cause drowsiness and dizziness. Driving should be avoided if these effects are experienced.

KidneyKidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Letocor Tablets pose no known safety risk for patients with kidney impairment, and no dosage modification is advised. Nevertheless, data concerning use in end-stage renal disease is scarce. Physician consultation is recommended.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with liver impairment should use Letocor Tablet cautiously; dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

What if you forget to take Letocor Tablet :

Should you forget a Letocor Tablet dose, take it immediately. If your next dose is imminent, however, omit the missed dose and resume your usual dosing regimen. Never take a double dose.

Facts to Know About Letocor Tablet

LabelValue
Chemical Type Diphenylmethane-based compound
Developing Habits No.
Treatment Category Cancer Medications

FAQs on Letocor Tablet

Letocor tablets are an aromatase inhibitor, typically prescribed for postmenopausal women with breast cancer, including those whose menstruation ceased due to surgery or chemotherapy.
Letocor Tablets are anti-estrogens. They work by inhibiting aromatase, the enzyme that produces estrogen. Because estrogen fuels the growth of certain breast cancers (termed "estrogen-dependent cancers"), reducing estrogen levels with Letocor may help prevent cancer growth.
For advanced breast cancer or cancer that has spread, continue Letocor Tablet treatment until tumor progression. Following tamoxifen or surgery, Letocor Tablet should be taken for five years or until recurrence, whichever occurs first. Alternatively, a sequential regimen of two years of Letocor Tablet followed by three years of tamoxifen may be used.
While irbesartan and Letocor Tablet can be taken together, monitor your blood pressure closely as Letocor Tablet may raise it. Consult your doctor if blood pressure management becomes difficult.
While rare, Letocor Tablet may cause cataracts. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop blurred vision or eye irritation.
Letocor Tablet may cause hot flushes, a common side effect resulting from decreased estrogen. These usually lessen as your body adapts, but may persist throughout treatment and subside afterward. If bothersome, consult your doctor for relief.
Letocor Tablet may cause serious side effects, though these are rare. Such side effects include stroke, angina, heart attack, blood clots, cataracts, osteoporosis, and severe skin reactions.
Letocor Tablet can weaken bones (osteoporosis) because it lowers estrogen levels. Your doctor might monitor your bone density before, during, and after treatment to check for this.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare restricts Letocor Tablet use to ovulation induction for anovulatory infertility.
Letocor Tablet
349
MRP 405
13% off