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food interaction for Letroprime Tablet
alcohol interaction for Letroprime Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Letroprime Tablet
lactation interaction for Letroprime Tablet
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Letroprime 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
Consuming alcohol with Letroprime 2.5mg Tablet does not usually cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE
Letroprime 2.5mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
UNSAFE
Letroprime 2.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
SALT INFORMATION FOR Letroprime 2.5mg Tablet
Letrozole(2.5mg)
Letroprime tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
How letroprime tablet works
Letroprime 2.5mg 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 letroprime tablet
Vaginal irritation, Lymphedema, Second primary malignant neoplasm, Transient ischemic attacks, Weakness, Breast pain, Vaginal bleeding, Joint inflammation, Vomiting, Muscle pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Peripheral edema, Dizziness, Fatigue, Bone pain, Constipation, Back pain, Night sweats, Joint pain, Nausea, Osteoporosis, Pain, Hair loss, 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, 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), Headache, Diarrhea, Depression, High blood pressure, Angina pectoris, Heart failure
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Expert advice FOR Letroprime 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 Letroprime 2.5mg Tablet
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Q. Why have I been prescribed Letroprime 2.5mg Tablet?
Letroprime 2.5mg 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 Letroprime 2.5mg Tablet work?
Letroprime 2.5mg 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 Letroprime 2.5mg 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 Letroprime 2.5mg Tablet till the tumor shows progression. In cases where Letroprime 2.5mg 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 Letroprime 2.5mg Tablet followed by 3 years of tamoxifen.










