LETROZOLE

Overview

LETROZOLE is a Schedule H drug.
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

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • 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

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with LETROZOLE as Ingredient

ANOLET 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
ANOLET 5MG TABLETROZOLE 5.0 MG
ANZEN 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
AROLET TABLETROZOLE
CADITRAZ 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
CELOFEM 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
CHEMLET 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
CLOMSET L TABLETROZOLE
FEMARA 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
FEMARA TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
FEMPRO 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
FERTLET 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
FOLIRIPE 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
HERHOPE 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
HERLET 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
HERLET 5MG TABLETROZOLE 5.0 MG
INDUZ 2.5MG CAPLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETALL 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETERO 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETISHA 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETOCOR 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETOSURE TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETOV TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETOVAL 2.5MGLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETOVAL TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETPRO 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETRO PLUS 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETROFIL TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETROHOPE 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETROMAC 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETROMET 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETRONAT TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETROZ 2.5 TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETROZ 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETRYL 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETS 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LETSI 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LUTROZOLE 2.50MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
LYTROL 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
MAMAZOL 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
NEWOVA 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
ONCOLET 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
ORETA 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
ORETA TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
OVAA SHIELD DS TABLETROZOLE 5 MG
OVASHIELD DS TABLETROZOLE
OVULET 5MG TABLETROZOLE 5.0 MG
SHANTROZ TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
STIMUFOL 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
STIMUFOL 5MG TABLETROZOLE 5.0 MG
STIMUFOL HP 150 IU INJLETROZOLE 150.0 IU
STIMUFOL HP 75 IU INJLETROZOLE 75.0 IU
STIMUFOL INJLETROZOLE 150 IU
STIMULET 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG
TROZET 2.5MG TABLETROZOLE 2.5 MG