Letrovil 5 Tablet
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Product introduction
Letrovil 5 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.
Letrovil 5 Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through the menopause.
Letrovil 5 Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through the menopause.
Uses of Letrovil Tablet
- Treatment of Breast cancer
- Treatment of Infertility due to anovulation
Benefits of Letrovil Tablet
In Treatment of Breast cancer
Letrovil 5 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.
In Treatment of Infertility due to anovulation
Letrovil 5 Tablet helps in the normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary (female reproductive organ) and stimulates the release of the egg during a process called ovulation. This helps to treat infertility in women. This increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.
Side effects of Letrovil 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 Letrovil
- Fatigue
- Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Increased sweating
- Hot flashes
- Bone pain
- Dizziness
- Joint pain
- Edema (swelling)
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
How to use Letrovil 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. Letrovil 5 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 Letrovil 5 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Letrovil 5 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
UNSAFE
Letrovil 5 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Letrovil 5 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
Letrovil 5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Letrovil 5 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.
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
Letrovil 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Letrovil 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Letrovil 5 Tablet for the treatment of breast cancer or infertility due to anovulation.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Letrovil 5 Tablet affects you.
- It may cause increased sweating and hot flushes. Try to keep cool by wearing light and airy clothes.
- Your doctor may monitor your cholesterol level and bone mineral density (BMD) regularly as Letrovil 5 Tablet can alter their levels.
- Do not take Letrovil 5 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Aromatase inhibitor
Patient concerns
FAQs
Why have I been prescribed Letrovil 5 Tablet?
Letrovil 5 Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It is generally prescribed to treat breast cancer in women who no longer have periods, either due to menopause or after surgery or chemotherapy. It is also used to treat infertility caused due to anovulation (during menstrual cycle egg cell from ovaries is not released).
How does Letrovil 5 Tablet work?
Letrovil 5 Tablet is also known as an anti-estrogen drug. It is called so because it acts by reducing the production of estrogen in your body by blocking the enzyme aromatase, which is responsible for the production of estrogen. Estrogen stimulates the production of certain types of breast cancer in your body. These cancers are called "estrogen-dependent cancers". Reducing the production of estrogen may prevent cancer from growing.
For how long should I take Letrovil 5 Tablet?
If the breast tumor is in the advanced stage or has spread to other parts of the body, it is recommended that you continue taking Letrovil 5 Tablet till the tumor shows progression. In cases where Letrovil 5 Tablet is given after tamoxifen (another anti-estrogen used for breast cancer) or surgery, it should be given for 5 years or until the tumor comes back, whichever is first. It can also be given as a sequential treatment; 2 years of Letrovil 5 Tablet followed by 3 years of tamoxifen.
If I am taking irbesartan to control my blood pressure, can I take Letrovil 5 Tablet?
Yes, you can take irbesartan and Letrovil 5 Tablet together. However, be careful and keep a regular check on your blood pressure since Letrovil 5 Tablet may increase your blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have problems controlling your blood pressure.
Does Letrovil 5 Tablet affect vision?
Although it is very uncommon, Letrovil 5 Tablet may cause a cataract. So, if you experience blurred vision or eye irritation, consult your doctor immediately.
My friend who is taking Letrovil 5 Tablet often sweats a lot. Is it because of Letrovil 5 Tablet?
This could be a sign of hot flushes which is a very common side effect of Letrovil 5 Tablet. It happens due to decreased estrogen levels. The frequency of hot flushes reduces once your body adjusts to Letrovil 5 Tablet. However, in some people, the flushes and sweats may continue during the treatment and stop a few months after the treatment finishes. You can consult your doctor who will provide you a remedy if it is very bothersome.
What are the serious side effects of Letrovil 5 Tablet?
The serious side effects do not occur in everyone and very few people experience them. The serious side effects of Letrovil 5 Tablet include stroke, angina, heart attack, blood clotting, cataract, osteoporosis, and severe skin reactions.
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Country of origin: India
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