Ovastim LZ 5mg Tablet
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Rs.175for 1 strip(s) (5 tablets each)
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Ovastim LZ 5mg 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 Ovastim LZ 5mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE
Ovastim LZ 5mg 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
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 (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
Dizziness, Breast pain, Vaginal irritation, Lymphedema, Second primary malignant neoplasm, Transient ischemic attacks, Fatigue, Weakness, Vaginal bleeding, Vomiting, Bone pain, Constipation, Back pain, Night sweats, Joint pain, Nausea, Osteoporosis, Pain, Joint inflammation, Muscle pain, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Peripheral edema, Hair loss, 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, 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
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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.