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food interaction for Letrohope Tablet
alcohol interaction for Letrohope Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Letrohope Tablet
lactation interaction for Letrohope Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Letrohope 2.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Consuming alcohol with Letrohope 2.5 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE
Letrohope 2.5 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Letrohope 2.5 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
SALT INFORMATION FOR Letrohope 2.5mg Tablet
Letrozole(2.5mg)
Letrohope tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
How letrohope tablet works
Letrohope 2.5 Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This decrease in estrogen can slow down or stop the growth of some breast cancers that need estrogen to grow.
Common side effects of letrohope tablet
Night sweats, Bone pain, Constipation, Cerebrovascular accident, Cough, Shortness of breath, Heart attack, Infection, Influenza, Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body), Lethargy, General discomfort, Reduction in bone density, Renal dysfunction, Ischemic heart disease, Ovarian cysts, Endometrial hyperplasia, Endometrial carcinoma (cancer of uterus), Low blood platelets, Vaginal irritation, Lymphedema, Second primary malignant neoplasm, Transient ischemic attacks, Fatigue, Weight gain, Hot flushes, Edema (swelling), Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Diaphoresis, Weight loss, Brain hemorrhage, Thromboembolism, Thrombotic stroke, Bone fracture, Urinary tract infection, Chest pain, Decreased appetite, Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), Joint pain, Hair loss, Back pain, Weakness, Dizziness, Nausea, Breast pain, Vaginal bleeding, Osteoporosis, Pain, Joint inflammation, Headache, Vomiting, Muscle pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Diarrhea, Depression, High blood pressure, Peripheral edema, Angina pectoris, Heart failure
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Expert advice FOR Letrohope Tablet
- You have been prescribed Letrozole for the treatment of breast cancer.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Letrozole affects you.
- It may cause increased sweating and hot flushes. Try to keep cool by wearing light and airy clothes.
- Your doctor may monitor your cholesterol level and bone mineral density (BMD) regularly as Letrozole can alter their levels.
- Do not take Letrozole if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Frequently asked questions FOR Letrohope 2.5mg Tablet
Letrozole
Q. Why have I been prescribed Letrohope 2.5 Tablet?
Letrohope 2.5 Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It is generally prescribed to treat breast cancer in women who no longer have periods, either due to menopause or after surgery or chemotherapy.
Q. How does Letrohope 2.5 Tablet work?
Letrohope 2.5 Tablet is also known as an anti-estrogen drug. It is called so because it acts by reducing the production of estrogen in your body by blocking the enzyme aromatase, which is responsible for the production of estrogen. Estrogen stimulates the production of certain types of breast cancer in your body. These cancers are called "estrogen-dependent cancers". Reducing the production of estrogen may prevent cancer from growing.
Q. For how long should I take Letrohope 2.5 Tablet?
If the breast tumor is in the advanced stage or has spread to other parts of the body, it is recommended that you continue taking Letrohope 2.5 Tablet till the tumor shows progression. In cases where Letrohope 2.5 Tablet is given after tamoxifen (another anti-estrogen used for breast cancer) or surgery, it should be given for 5 years or until the tumor comes back, whichever is first. It can also be given as a sequential treatment; 2 years of Letrohope 2.5 Tablet followed by 3 years of tamoxifen.