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Letroz Tablet

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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Salt Composition

Letrozole (2.5mg)

Overview Letroz Tablet

Postmenopausal women with breast cancer may find relief with Letroz tablets. This medication can be administered independently or concurrently with other therapies like surgery or radiotherapy. Furthermore, it's employed in advanced breast cancer to inhibit metastasis. Letroz tablets can be ingested with or without food, always adhering to the physician's prescribed dosage and duration for optimal efficacy. Dosage frequency is tailored to the specific treatment plan. Your doctor will adjust the medication to manage your symptoms effectively. Continue taking the medication for the prescribed period. Common side effects include hot flashes, tiredness, excessive perspiration, and elevated cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). Report any concerning side effects to your physician, who can offer management strategies. Prior to commencing treatment, disclose any history of liver or kidney disease, or osteoporosis to your doctor. All other medications should also be reported as interactions may diminish Letroz's effectiveness or alter its mechanism. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or nursing. Pre- and ongoing treatment blood tests, potentially including vitamin D levels and bone density assessments, may be conducted.

Uses of Letroz Tablet

Managing breast cancer

Major Benefits of Letroz Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as your physician directs, adhering to the prescribed dosage and timeframe. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Letroz Tablet can be administered with or without food, though consistent timing is recommended.

Common Side effects of Letroz 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 Letroz Tablet:

Consume this medication according to your physician's prescribed dosage and schedule. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Letroz Tablet can be administered with or without food, although consistent timing is recommended.

How Letroz Tablet works:

Letrozole tablets function as aromatase inhibitors, 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

Alcohol consumption alongside Letroz Tablet does not produce adverse reactions.

PregnancyPregnancyUNSAFE

Using Letroz Tablet during pregnancy is strongly contraindicated. Pregnant women should consult their physician immediately, as research in both animal and human studies indicates substantial risks to fetal development.

Breast feedingBreast feedingUNSAFE

Lactation and Letroz Tablet are incompatible; evidence indicates potential infant toxicity.

DrivingDrivingUNSAFE

Taking Letroz Tablet might reduce attentiveness, impair vision, or cause drowsiness and dizziness. Refrain from driving if you experience these side effects.

KidneyKidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Letroz Tablet's use in patients with kidney disease is considered safe, and no dosage alteration is typically advised. Nevertheless, data on its use in those with end-stage renal disease is scarce. Physician consultation is recommended.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with liver impairment should use Letroz Tablet cautiously, as dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

What if you forget to take Letroz Tablet :

Should you forget to take a Letroz Tablet, administer it immediately. Nevertheless, if your next scheduled dose is imminent, omit the missed dose and resume your usual dosing regimen. Avoid taking a double dose.

Facts to Know About Letroz Tablet

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

FAQs on Letroz Tablet

Letrozole tablets, an aromatase inhibitor, are typically prescribed for postmenopausal women with breast cancer, including those whose periods ceased due to surgery, chemotherapy, or natural menopause.
Letrozole, also known as an aromatase inhibitor, lowers estrogen levels by blocking the aromatase enzyme. Estrogen fuels the growth of certain breast cancers, termed "estrogen-dependent cancers." By reducing estrogen production, Letrozole can help prevent cancer growth.
For advanced breast cancer or cancer that has spread, continue Letroz Tablet until tumor progression. Following tamoxifen or surgery, take Letroz Tablet for five years or until recurrence, whichever occurs first. Alternatively, a sequential regimen of two years of Letroz Tablet followed by three years of tamoxifen may be used.
It's safe to combine irbesartan and Letroz Tablet, but monitor your blood pressure closely as Letroz Tablet can elevate it. Consult your doctor if blood pressure management becomes difficult.
While rare, Letroz Tablet may cause cataracts. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop blurred vision or eye irritation.
Letroz Tablet can sometimes cause hot flushes, a common side effect resulting from lower estrogen levels. These usually lessen as your body adapts, but may persist throughout treatment and subside a few months afterward. If hot flushes are severe, consult your doctor for relief.
While rare, Letroz Tablet may cause serious side effects such as stroke, angina, heart attack, blood clots, cataracts, osteoporosis, and severe skin reactions.
Letroz Tablet can weaken bones (osteoporosis) by lowering 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 Letroz Tablet use to ovulation induction in women with anovulatory infertility.
Letroz Tablet
849
MRP 985
13% off