Letroz Tablet 5’s belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of menses periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by the female sex hormone known as estrogen.
Letroz Tablet 5’s contains ‘Letrozole’ that works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in the production of the estrogen hormone. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth. Hence, by blocking the aromatase enzyme, Letroz Tablet 5’s prevents the growth of cancer cells. Thereby Letroz Tablet 5’s helps in preventing or stopping the growth of spreading the tumours (cancer cells) to other body parts.
You are advised to take Letroz Tablet 5’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Letroz Tablet 5’s may cause certain common side-effects such as hypercholesterolemia (increased cholesterol levels), tiredness, weakness, increased sweating, feeling unwell, pain in joints, and hot flushes (feeling of warmth). Do not be reluctant to talk with your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.
Avoid taking Letroz Tablet 5’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Letroz Tablet 5’s may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Letroz Tablet 5’s should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Letroz Tablet 5’s as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side-effects.
Medicinal Benefits
Letroz Tablet 5’s belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors. Letroz Tablet 5’s is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of periods). Letroz Tablet 5’s works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in the production of estrogens. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth, so by blocking the enzyme Letroz Tablet 5’s prevents the growth of cancer cells. Thereby, Letroz Tablet 5’s helps in slowing down or stopping the growth and/or spreading the tumours to other body parts.
Directions for Use
Take Letroz Tablet 5’s with or without food. Swallow Letroz Tablet 5’s as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it. Take Letroz Tablet 5’s at the same time every day.
SIDE EFFECTS OF LETROZ 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.
Dizziness
HOW TO USE LETROZ 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..
HOW LETROZ TABLET WORKS
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.
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