Letrozole Tablet
Uses, side effects, dosage, warnings, interactions & available brands in India
Medicine Name
Letrozole Tablet
Generic Name
Letrozole
Drug Class
Aromatase Inhibitor
Uses
Mainly used to treat certain hormone receptor-positive breast cancers in postmenopausal women
Fertility Use
May be prescribed by fertility specialists to induce ovulation in selected women
How It Works
Reduces estrogen production by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme
Common Side Effects
Hot flushes, sweating, joint or muscle pain, headache, tiredness, dizziness and nausea
Bone Health
Long-term treatment can reduce bone mineral density and increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures
Dosage
Dose and treatment duration depend on the condition being treated and should be determined by a doctor
How to Take
Take exactly as prescribed. It may generally be taken with or without food
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements and herbal products before starting letrozole
Available Brands
- Letroz Tabet by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Letoval by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Goodova-LTabet by Akumentis Healthcare Ltd
- E-Ova LTabet by Koye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd
- Letrohope Tabet by Mankind Pharma Ltd
- Clomipure-LTabet by Akumentis Healthcare Ltd
- Letronat Tabet by Natco Pharma Ltd
ðĪ° Pregnancy Warning:
Letrozole can cause fetal harm and should not be used during pregnancy for cancer treatment. When used for fertility treatment, it is given only under specialist supervision with appropriate timing in the cycle.
Letrozole can cause fetal harm and should not be used during pregnancy for cancer treatment. When used for fertility treatment, it is given only under specialist supervision with appropriate timing in the cycle.
ðĄ️ Hormonal Effects:
Because letrozole lowers estrogen levels, it may cause hot flushes, sweating, vaginal dryness, mood changes and other menopausal-type symptoms.
Because letrozole lowers estrogen levels, it may cause hot flushes, sweating, vaginal dryness, mood changes and other menopausal-type symptoms.
ðĶī Bone Health Warning:
Long-term estrogen suppression may weaken bones. Your doctor may assess bone mineral density and recommend appropriate calcium, vitamin D, exercise or other treatment when needed.
Long-term estrogen suppression may weaken bones. Your doctor may assess bone mineral density and recommend appropriate calcium, vitamin D, exercise or other treatment when needed.
❤️ Cholesterol Warning:
Letrozole may affect blood lipid levels in some patients. Your doctor may monitor cholesterol and cardiovascular risk factors when appropriate.
Letrozole may affect blood lipid levels in some patients. Your doctor may monitor cholesterol and cardiovascular risk factors when appropriate.
ðĐš Liver Function:
Tell your doctor if you have liver disease. Patients with significant liver impairment may require a different dosing approach or closer monitoring.
Tell your doctor if you have liver disease. Patients with significant liver impairment may require a different dosing approach or closer monitoring.
⚠️ Important Interaction:
Medicines containing estrogen may reduce the intended effect of letrozole. Tell your healthcare professional about hormone therapy, contraceptives, supplements and all other medicines you are taking.
Medicines containing estrogen may reduce the intended effect of letrozole. Tell your healthcare professional about hormone therapy, contraceptives, supplements and all other medicines you are taking.
ðķ Fertility Treatment Warning:
When letrozole is prescribed to induce ovulation, it should be used only according to the fertility specialist's schedule. Do not self-medicate or use it without appropriate pregnancy and ovulation assessment.
When letrozole is prescribed to induce ovulation, it should be used only according to the fertility specialist's schedule. Do not self-medicate or use it without appropriate pregnancy and ovulation assessment.