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food interaction for Letrosar Tablet
alcohol interaction for Letrosar Tablet
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lactation interaction for Letrosar Tablet
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Letrosar 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Letrosar 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Letrosar 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
Letrosar 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
SALT INFORMATION FOR Letrosar 5mg Tablet
Letrozole(5mg)
Letrosar tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
How letrosar tablet works
Letrosar 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 letrosar tablet
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Expert advice FOR Letrosar 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 Letrosar 5mg Tablet
Letrozole
Q. Why have I been prescribed Letrosar 5mg Tablet?
Letrosar 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 Letrosar 5mg Tablet work?
Letrosar 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 Letrosar 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 Letrosar 5mg Tablet till the tumor shows progression. In cases where Letrosar 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 Letrosar 5mg Tablet followed by 3 years of tamoxifen.