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Overview
Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet belongs to the category of anticancer medicines. These medicines are primarily used to treat hormone dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The growth of cancer cells is uncontrollable and abnormal in the human body. It is difficult to diagnose cancer in early stages. When diagnosed in advanced stages, only the symptoms of the disease can be reduced. Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet is usually given in combination with another anticancer medicine as a part of combination therapy to increase the efficacy of the treatment.
Breast Cancer, Women Fertility
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Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause. The active ingredient of the Oreta is Letrozole which belongs to the drug class of aromatase inhibitor. It is taken orally with or without food as per doctor's advice. Oreta Tablet works by killing the cancer cells thereby reducing the size of the tumor. In this way, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine is decided by the doctor. This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this tablet until your doctor says to do so.
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of Oreta Tablet are mentioned below:
Fever
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Fracture
Hair loss
Headache
Confusion
Depression
Hot flushes
Dehydration
Constipation
Osteoporosis
Body Sensation
Heavy sweating
Abdominal Pain
High cholesterol
Nausea and vomiting
Weakness & Dizziness
Low White Blood cell Counts
Skin rashes, itching, and irritation
Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this tablet after consulting your healthcare expert.
Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine that belongs to the drug class of aromatase inhibitor. This medication inhibits the activity of the enzyme aromatase, which helps the female body secrete the hormone estrogen. Estrogen secretion is slowed and eventually stopped by inhibiting the enzyme. In this way, it kills the cancer cells and stops them from spreading further.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
It is advised to use effective birth control ways and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet.
A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Oreta Tablet. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.
Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.
Swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain are some of the side effects observed after taking Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet. To reduce them, the doctor may suggest some medication.
Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), Heart function, cholesterol level and bone mineral density (BMD) at proper intervals after taking Oreta Tablet.
It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking Oreta Tablet. Consult your doctor if it doesn't stop or if blood appears in your stools.
In case you notice symptoms like blurred vision, difficulty breathing, cough & fever, and diarrhea while taking Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet, consult your doctor immediately before these symptoms become severe.
If you experience any kind of symptoms after taking Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet like unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever), or other signs of infection, it is important to Inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Your healthcare expert will decide the doses and duration of taking Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet. It is advised to take this medicine in one swallow with water, do not chew, crush, or break before taking it.
Your doctor will perform blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), Heart function, cholesterol level, and bone mineral density (BMD) at proper intervals while taking Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet.
Taking Oreta can cause eye infection, irritation, and severely can led to cataract. It is advised to take consultation with doctor if you see any severe side effects.
Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet lowers the secretion of the estrogen hormone which leads to a decrease in bone density. That's why taking this drug can cause osteoporosis and result in fractures. Your healthcare provider must go for a bone density test to monitor it at regular intervals.
No, Oreta 2.5 mg Tablet is not approved to be given to men, it must be given only to women who have breast cancer at their menopausal stage.