Letoval 2.5 MG Tablet

The medication falls under the class of drugs categorized as aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The tablet lowers the amount of estrogen in the body. It also works as an effective remedy against infertility in women.

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.

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:

• Bone Fracture

• Chest Pain

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Increased Sweating

• Back Pain

• Hot Flashes

• Constipation

• Anxiety And Nervousness

• Increased Thirst

• 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 not recommended for 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.

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

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication reacts with Clopidogrel, Oxcarbazepine, Ethinyl Estradiol.