Letowell

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Letrozole 2.5mg

20X5 Blister

Letrozole Tablets – These tablets contain an anti-cancer medicine Letrozole that is used for the treatment of breast cancer in women and infertility due to anovulation (when an egg does not ovulate from the ovaries of a woman). It is mainly prescribed to women with a certain type of breast cancer called hormone-dependent breast cancer and who have had menopause. Available in the Indian Market with the brand name Letowell, these tablets are manufactured by the Best Letrozole Tablet Manufacturer & Supplier in India, Femcorp.

Working Mechanism

Letrozole is an aromatase inhibitor that functions by reducing the body’s production of estrogen; a hormone naturally produces in women’s bodies. With this reduction in estrogen, some breast cancers that depend on estrogen for growth get slowed or even prevented from growing. Moreover, Letrozole also helps with infertility by increasing the discharge of specific hormones that encourage the release of eggs from the ovaries. In this way, it helps in treating Breast Cancer and preventing its reoccurrence.

General Tips & Instructions

For the effective treatment of breast cancer, Letrozole Tablets should be used in continuity in accordance with the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Along with that, have a look at general tips and instructions that you must consider while taking these tablets to remain away from unwanted negative effects:

1. Take Letrozole Tablets at the same time every day without crushing or chewing them.
2. Letrozole Tablets may make you feel sleepy or drowsy. Do not drive, operate machinery, or perform any focus-demanding activity until you know the effects of medicine on your body.
3. Hot flushes and excessive sweating may result from these tablets. Thus, keep yourself cool by wearing light and breathable clothes.
4. Ensure to see your doctor routinely as he will monitor your cholesterol levels and Bone Mineral Density (BMD) that Letrozole may alter.
5. Avoid the consumption of these tablets if you are allergic to Letrozole or any of the contents mentioned in the medicine.
6. If you see any signs of tendon discomfort or swelling while taking Letrozole Tablets, notify your doctor right away as it may induce tendon inflammation or lead to a tendon injury.

When to Not Take Letrozole Tablets?

People with a history or who are dealing with the below-mentioned health conditions should not use this medicine without consulting the doctor.

1. Osteoporosis (thinning of bones)
2. Bone Fractures
3. Kidney or Liver Disease
4. High Cholesterol

Side Effects

Despite serving as an accurate treatment and prevention of Breast Cancer, Letrozole Tablets may also lead to several side effects. These side effects can either be a result of misusage or the overdosage of the medicine. Here are the side effects that the user may experience with the consumption of these tablets:

1. Hypercholesterolemia (High Cholesterol)
2. Weakness/Drowsiness
3. Night Sweats
4. Hot Flushes
5. Joint or Back Pain

If you experience these side effects frequently or they become highly troublesome, discuss the matter with your doctor.

FAQs

1. Are there any drugs with which Letrozole Tablets can interact?

Letrozole may interact with certain antidepressants like escitalopram or citalopram or other anticancer medicines used for breast cancer like tamoxifen. Thus, avoid using these tablets while you are on the course of Letrozole Tablets.

2. Can Letrozole Tablets be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Letrozole is pregnancy Category D Medicine. Thus, it should not be used by pregnant women. Moreover, there can be risks of the medicine getting into the breast milk, and thus, should not be used while breastfeeding.

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