Rs.168.75for 1 strip(s) (5 tablets each)
food interaction for Ovastim LZ Tablet
alcohol interaction for Ovastim LZ Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Ovastim LZ Tablet
lactation interaction for Ovastim LZ Tablet
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alcohol
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Ovastim LZ 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 Ovastim LZ 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ovastim LZ 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
Ovastim LZ 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
SALT INFORMATION FOR Ovastim LZ 5mg Tablet
Letrozole(5mg)
Ovastim lz tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
How ovastim lz tablet works
Ovastim LZ 5mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen (a 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 ovastim lz tablet
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Increased sweating, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Joint pain, Weakness, Edema (swelling), Headache, Dizziness, Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), Bone pain
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Expert advice FOR Ovastim LZ 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 Ovastim LZ 5mg Tablet
Letrozole
Q. Why have I been prescribed Ovastim LZ 5mg Tablet?
Ovastim LZ 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 Ovastim LZ 5mg Tablet work?
Ovastim LZ 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 Ovastim LZ 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 Ovastim LZ 5mg Tablet till the tumor shows progression. In cases where Ovastim LZ 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 Ovastim LZ 5mg Tablet followed by 3 years of tamoxifen.