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Letroz 2.5mg Tablet

Letroz 2.5 Letrozole Tablet helps treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women. It may be used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation. It can also be used in patients with advanced breast cancer to stop the tumor from spreading to other parts of the body.<br><br>

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Letroz 2.5mg Tablet

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  1. Introduction to Letroz 2.5 mg Tablet Letroz 2.5 Letrozole Tablet helps treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women. It may be used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation. It can also be used in patients with advanced breast cancer to stop the tumor from spreading to other parts of the body. Letroz Tablet is also helpful in the treatment of infertility. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at about the same time to get the most benefit. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed. This medicine’s most common side effects include hot flashes, fatigue, increased sweating, and increased level of cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. Your doctor may suggest ways to prevent or reduce these. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease, or have a history of osteoporosis (thinning or wasting of bones). Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for vitamin D level or bone density before and during treatment. Uses of Letroz 2.5 mg Tablet ● ● Treatment of Breast cancer Treatment of Infertility due to anovulation Benefits of Letroz 2.5 mg Tablet In Treatment of Breast cancer Letroz Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from the nipple, or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on cancer to stop its growth. How Letroz 2.5 Tablet Works

  2. Letroz 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. 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. Side Effects of Letroz 2.5 Tablet Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Letroz 2.5 mg ● ● ● ● Fatigue Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) Increased sweating Hot flashes Dosage of Letroz 2.5 mg Overdose Seek urgent medical attention in case you have consumed too much of Letroz Tablet. Missed a Dose ● ● If you missed any dose of Letroz Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one. ● How to Use Letroz 2.5mg Tablet Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Letroz Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Safety Advice Alcohol SAFE Consuming alcohol with Letroz Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects. Pregnancy UNSAFE Letroz 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. Breast feeding

  3. UNSAFE Letroz Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. Driving UNSAFE Letroz Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Letroz Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Letroz Tablet is recommended. However, there is limited information on the use of this medicine in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult with your doctor. Liver CAUTION Letroz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Letroz Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. FAQs of Letroz 2.5 Tablet 1. What is the use of Letroz Tablet? Ans. Letroz Tablet is used in postmenopausal women for the treatment of advanced breast cancer. 2. How to take Letroz Tablet? Ans. Letroz Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water with or without food. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine. 3. Should Letroz Tablet be taken with or without food? Ans. Letroz Tablet can be taken with or without food. 4. How long to take Letroz Tablet? Ans. The dose and duration of Letroz Tablet will depend on the response to treatment. Follow your doctor’s instructions and do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

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