OVAA SHIELD DS TAB

Overview

OVAA SHIELD DS TAB is a Schedule H drug.

OVAA SHIELD DS TAB is composed of: LETROZOLE (5 MG)

Letrozole lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body.Letrozole is a aromatase inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of oestrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This can slow or stop the growth of some breast cancers that need oestrogen to grow. In addition, it is also useful in infertility whereby it increases the release of certain hormones to stimulate the release of eggs from the ovaries.Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning.

Usage

LETROZOLE is generally used to treat: Breast Cancer
LETROZOLE can address symptoms like: No Menstrual Periods

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

Precautions for OVAA SHIELD DS TAB and its Constituents


  • It can be taken with or without food.
  • Don’t 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, 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
  • You should not use letrozole if you have not gone completely through menopause.
  • You should not use letrozole if you are allergic to it.
  • Letrozole is usually taken once per day, or once every other day.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label.
  • Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • While using letrozole, you may need frequent blood tests. Your bone mineral density may also need to be checked.
  •  If this medication upsets your stomach, try taking it with food.

Common Side-Effects

LETROZOLE : Anxiety, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Depression, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Hot Flashes, Head Headache, Weight Gain, Chest Pain, Chills, Fever, Feet Swelling, Confusion, Dry Mouth, Increased Thirst, Loss Of Appetite, Spinning Sensation, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

LETROZOLE : Breast Pain, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Back Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Eyes Blurred Vision, Mood Swings

Rare Side-Effects

LETROZOLE : Vision Problems, Heart Attack, Nervousness, Cough, Lightheadedness, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Body Excessive Sweating, Nausea, Slurred Speech, Loss Of Balance, Arms Weakness, Legs Weakness, Vagina Bleeding

Disease Interactions

LETROZOLE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Hyperlipidemia, Osteoporosis

Technical Classification

LETROZOLE is categorized as:
  • AROMATASE INHIBITORS / HORMONES
  • HORMONES/ANTINEOPLASTICS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Evening65%
Once Daily16%
Others16%

How long was it prescribed?

90 Days47%
1 Days12%
21 Days12%
30 Days12%
5 Days12%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

12 to 18yrs5%
18 to 35yrs62%
35 to 50yrs29%
50 to 60yrs5%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females93%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Gynaecologist And Obstetrician65%
Gynaecologist34%
Gastroenterologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

DUPHASTON TAB23%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

FOLLICULAR STUDY (RADIOLOGY)12%

Available Alternatives for OVAA SHIELD DS TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ANOLET 5MG TABINR 199 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 5.0 MG
HERLET 5MG TABINR 167 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 5.0 MG
OVAA SHIELD DS TABINR 600 for 5TABLETSLETROZOLE 5 MG
OVULET 5MG TABINR 250 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 5.0 MG
STIMUFOL 5MG TABINR 214.92 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 5.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ANOLET 2.5MG TABINR 135 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
ANZEN 2.5MG TABINR 24.87 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
AROLET TABINR 230.95 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE
CADITRAZ 2.5MG TABINR 125 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
CELOFEM 2.5MG TABINR 95 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
CHEMLET 2.5MG TABINR 46.25 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
CLOMSET L TABINR 106.44 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE
FEMARA 2.5MG TABINR 1986 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
FEMARA TABINR 2383 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
FEMPRO 2.5MG TABINR 60 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
FERTLET 2.5MG TABINR 100.8 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
FOLIRIPE 2.5MG TABINR 169 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
HERHOPE 2.5MG TABINR 152 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
HERLET 2.5MG TABINR 167 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
INDUZ 2.5MG CAPINR 190 for 5 CAPSULESLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETALL 2.5MG TABINR 133.73 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETERO 2.5MG TABINR 43.75 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETISHA 2.5MG TABINR 190.47 for 5TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETOCOR 2.5MG TABINR 217 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETOSURE TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETOV TABINR 165 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETOVAL 2.5MGINR 172 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETOVAL TABINR 172 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETPRO 2.5MG TABINR 141.9 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETRO PLUS 2.5MG TABINR 135 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETROFIL TABINR 184 for 5TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETROHOPE 2.5MG TABINR 100 for 5TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETROMAC 2.5MG TABINR 169 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETROMET 2.5MG TABINR 333.33 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETRONAT TABINR 208 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETROZ 2.5 TABINR 172 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETROZ 2.5MG TABINR 175.39 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETROZOLELETROZOLE
LETRYL 2.5MG TABINR 169 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETS 2.5MG TABINR 173.06 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETSI 2.5MG TABINR 150.50 for 5TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LUTROZOLE 2.50MG TABINR 160.95 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LYTROL 2.5MG TABINR 152 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
MAMAZOL 2.5MG TABINR 86.25 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
NEWOVA 2.5MG TABINR 169 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
ONCOLET 2.5MG TABINR 60 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
ORETA 2.5MG TABINR 378 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
ORETA TABINR 378 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
OVASHIELD DS TABINR 600 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE
SHANTROZ TABINR 235 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
STIMUFOL 2.5MG TABINR 144 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
STIMUFOL HP 150 IU INJINR 1714.28 for 1 INJECTIONLETROZOLE 150.0 IU
STIMUFOL HP 75 IU INJINR 904.76 for 1 INJECTIONLETROZOLE 75.0 IU
STIMUFOL INJINR 1714.28 for 1 INJECTIONLETROZOLE 150 IU
STIMULET 2.5MG TABINR 169 for 5 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
TROZET 2.5MG TABINR 298.07 for 10 TABLETSLETROZOLE 2.5 MG