Letoval 2.5 MG Tablet

Letoval 2.5 MG Tablet is primarily used to treat treatment of breast cancer in Post-Menopausal Women. Sometimes, excess Estrogen in the body can stimulate Cancerous Cells to grow in the Breast. It is commonly used to treat estrogen-dependent Tumors.

The active constituent of this medicine, Letrozole, belongs to a group of drugs called Aromatase Inhibitors that prevents the conversion of Androgen to Estrogen in women. In Menopausal Women, the Ovaries do not produce Estrogen. Instead, the Body Fat, using a Protein called Aromatase, produce it. Letrozole inhibits the production of Estrogen and thus prevents the growth of a Tumor.

It also increases the thickness of the Endometrium and improves Follicular development in the Ovaries. This medication can also induce Ovulation in females if they are unable to do so naturally. Sometimes, this drug can be also prescribed to men with Breast Cancer. It is only prescribed if the biopsy shows Oestrogen Receptors within the cells.

This medicine causes super-ovulation by fostering an egg to develop in women who are failing to ovulate on their own. It is also functional in heightening the chances of pregnancy in already ovulating women.

Before consuming the tablet, talk to your doctor if you are:

• Pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding a baby.
• Taking any prescriptive or over the counter drugs, herbal products or dietary supplements.
• Allergic to any kind of medicines, foods or substances.
• Suffering from menstrual periods or have not yet reached the stage of complete menopause.
• Taking any kind of hormone therapies.

Letoval 2.5 MG Tablet helps to reduce chances of Cancer returning to the same breast or metastasize. It can be taken as a tablet, once a day for 5 days, with or without food.

The dosage of the medication will be determined by the physician after taking into consideration your medical history and condition. In case of a missed dose take it within 2 hours. If you are already near to your next scheduled dose, skip it and follow your daily dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose. In case of drug overdose notify your doctor right away.

The medication is helpful in treating the given problem:

• Breast Cancer

• Allergy

We have provided you the list of possible side effects of this medicine:

• Hot Flashes

• Bone Pain

• Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

• Arthralgia

• Flushing

• Asthenia

• Edema (Swelling)

• Headache

• Dizziness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 2 days.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action of this medicine can be observed in 2 to 6 weeks.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is used in post-menopausal women only. It is contraindicated in pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is unsafe to drink alcohol while undergoing this hormone therapy for increases chances of headaches and nausea.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Drive with caution if you are suffering from any of the side-effects.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There has been no kidney impairment reported due to this hormone therapy.

• Does this affect liver function?

  It increases the enzyme level in the liver and interferes with the normal functioning of the liver.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Letoval 2.5 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Fempro 2.5 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Letov 2.5 MG Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Letroz 2.5 MG Tablet

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Lutrozole 2.5 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Oreta 2.5 MG Tablet

  Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is advised not to miss any dose. If you missed any dose, you should contact your doctor immediately.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

The medication belongs to nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme by competitively binding to the heme of the cytochrome P450 subunit of the enzyme, resulting in a reduction of estrogen biosynthesis in all tissues.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with other estrogen-containing drugs like hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and other drugs like ethinylestradiol, tamoxifen, cholera vaccine, eluxadoline, Clopidogrel, Oxcarbazepine, and Ethinyl Estradiol.

• Interaction with Disease

  It is dangerous to be used in patients with existing liver disease. The drug increases the enzyme level in the liver.