Description
Letrozole 2.5mg – LETROBELLA 2.5 TAB is made up of the drug named Letrozole which is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is a type of drug called aromatase inhibitors. Letrozole works by stopping a certain enzyme, called aromatase, from making estrogen in the body. Letrozole stops an enzyme from working, which lowers the level of estrogen in the body. This medicine helps treat breast cancers that need estrogen to grow. But it may not be right for everyone and it can cause side effects. So, it should only be used when a healthcare professional is watching.
Medical Uses of Letrozole Tablet
Letrozole tablet is a medicine used mainly to treat postmenopausal women with a specific type of breast cancer.
- Letrozole is commonly used as the first treatment for older women with early breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive. It works by stopping the body from making too much estrogen, which can help stop certain types of breast cancer from growing.
- Letrozole can help stop breast cancer from coming back. It works well in stopping hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer from coming back.
- Letrozole is a potential treatment for postmenopausal women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer. It is used when other treatments don’t work.
- Sometimes, Letrozole is used to help women with certain fertility issues like PCOS to release eggs. It helps women who can’t release eggs on their own to produce and release them.
Precaution to use of Letrozole Tablet
Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, liver problems, high cholesterol, or weak bones.
- If you are allergic to Letrozole or other similar drugs, tell your doctor. Do not use letrozole if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because it can harm the baby.
- Keep an eye on your bone strength as Letrozole may make your bones weaker. Your doctor may check how strong your bones are while you’re getting treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications, even herbal ones. They can find out if it’s safe to take these medications with Letrozole.
- Go to your doctor regularly for check-ups. Your doctor may want to do blood tests often to make sure the treatment is working well. Make sure you go to all your appointments.
- Don’t drink alcohol or smoke tobacco because they can make the side effects worse. Avoid using Letrozole at the same time.
Direction to use of Letrozole Tablet
Letrozole is usually taken once a day by mouth, with or without food, as directed by a doctor. The amount of medicine depends on the person’s health and how they are doing with the treatment. It’s important to take the medication every day at the same time to get the best results from it. Women who can become pregnant should use a reliable form of birth control while taking Letrozole tablets and for at least 3 weeks after they stop taking the medication. It’s important to do what the prescription label says and read all the information about the medicine. Following the medicine instructions carefully is very important.
Possible Side Effects of Letrozole Tablet
This medicine can cause hot flashes, feeling tired, more sweating, and higher cholesterol levels. If you are bothered or if they seem serious, tell your doctor. Your doctor might have ideas on how to stop or decrease these.
