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LETROZ 2.5MG TABLET

Mfd. by :- Sun Pharma (Fulfilled By : Magicine Pharma)

Letroz 2.5mg Tablet

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Magicine Pharma is registered with the Government Of NCT, India, Ministry Of Health in Government of Delhi, India, registration number DL-RAJ-122372 and as a wholesale distributor, department file No. 44208.

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Brand name – Letroz

Generic name – Letrozole

Manufacturer – Sun Pharma

Strength – 2.5mg

Dosage Form – Tablet

Composition – Letrozole

Indication – Breast Cancer

Storage – 20° – 25° C

 

Overview Letroz 2.5mg tablet

Letroz 2.5 mg tablet is a hormone therapy medication that is used for the treatment of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. The generic name of this medication is Letrozole and it is an aromatase inhibitor. Letroz 2.5 mg is a strictly prescription-based medication.

Pharmacodynamics

Letroz is a non-steroidal competitive aromatase inhibitor that blocks the enzyme CYP19A1. This as a result prevents the formation of estrogen from androgens. As estrogen levels decrease, the tumours that are dependent on the tumours also decrease. Therefore Letroz 2.5 mg tablets slow down the progression of the disease.

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Hot flushes
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight changes 
  • Dizziness
  • Trouble in sleeping
  • Hair loss
  • Vision complications
  • Headaches
  • Heartburn
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Vaginal bleeding 
  • Shortness of breath
  • Yellowing of skin or eyes
  • Hives and rashes
  • Chest pain
  • Speech issues
  • Numbness of arm or leg

DOSAGE

Letroz 2.5 mg tablets is a prescription-based medication that is taken orally with or without a meal.

Missed dose

It is advisable to avoid missing any dose of the Letroz tablets but in case you miss a dose consult your doctor immediately.

Overdose

In case of an overdose of Letroz 2.5mg, contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately.

  • Letroz can cause an allergic reaction in some patients thus it is necessary to read the complete composition list and consult the doctor in case of any ingredient that induces allergies.
  • Inform the doctor about all the vitamin supplements, herbal medications, and prescription and non-prescription drugs since Letroz 2.5mg can interact with them. 
  • Letroz 2.5mg tablets are only meant for treatment in post-menopausal women who cannot conceive.
  • Regular treatment with Letroz causes dizziness as one of the side effects hence avoid driving and operating heavy machinery during the treatment.
  • Inform the doctor about past medical conditions like hepatic conditions, osteoporosis, and high cholesterol.

Q - What is Letroz?

Ans - Letroz 2.5 mg tablet is an anticancer tablet that is used for the treatment of breast cancer.

Q - How can I take Letroz?

Ans – Letroz 2.5 mg tablets are taken orally once every day.

Q – From where can I purchase Letroz 2.5 mg tablets?

Ans – Purchase Letroz 2.5mg tablets from Magicine Pharma at a reasonable price.

Q - Where to store Letroz tablets?

Ans - It is advisable to store the Letroz tablets at a place below 30°C.

Q - Can I drink alcohol with Letroz 2.5mg?

Ans - Avoid drinking alcohol during the treatment with Letroz 2.5mg even though no interactions of both are known.

Q - How long is the treatment with Letroz?

Ans - The doctor decides for how long the treatment with Letroz 2.5 mg will continue depending on the condition, stage, and health of the patient.

Q - Can I drive after consuming Letroz 2.5 mg?

Ans - It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as Letroz causes dizziness as one of the side effects.

Q - Is it safe to take Letroz tablets during pregnancy?

Ans – Letroz can harm the fetus hence it is advisable to avoid pregnancy while using the tablets.

Q - What is the strength of?

Ans – Letroz is available as 2.5 mg tablets.

Letroz can interact with some other prescription and non-prescription medicines and interfere with each other’s workings thus contact your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines –

  • Citalopram
  • Thalidomide
  • Quinestrol

Estradiol

  • Estrone

With disease

Letroz can interact with some medical conditions like –

  • Hepatic (liver) complications
  • Osteoporosis
  • Higher cholesterol

With alcohol

Interactions of alcohol with Letroz are unknown however, it is still advisable to avoid alcohol consumption during the treatment.

Contraindication

Letroz 2.5 mg tablets should not be consumed by patients who show allergic reactions to it.

Alternate Brands

  • Femara
  • Kisqali
  • Letocor
  • Letoval
  • Feofar
  • Letz
  • Letzol
  • Mamazol

Reference

Letrozole: Uses, interactions, mechanism of action | DrugBank Online. DrugBank. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01006

Letrozole: MedlinePlus drug information. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a698004.html

Letrozole drug interactions. Drugs.com. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/letrozole-index.html?filter=3

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