Ovulet 2.5 MG Tablet

Ovulet 2.5 MG Tablet is a drug sold under the trade name Femara for the treatment of Breast Cancer in Post-Menopausal Women. Sometimes, excess Estrogen in the body can stimulate Cancerous Cells to grow in the Breasts. It is commonly used to treat estrogen-dependent Tumors. It 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.

Ovulet 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.

Information given here is based on the salt and content of the medicine. Effect and uses of medicine may vary from person to person. It is advicable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Letrozole is primarily used for the following condition:

• Breast Cancer

• Allergy

Side effects of Letrozole are as follows:

• Hot Flashes

• Bone Pain

• Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

• Arthralgia

• Flushing

• Asthenia

• Edema (Swelling)

• Headache

• Dizziness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  Since, Letrozole is an endocrine therapy, it needs to be taken for 5 years after the surgery to maintain its effect on the cancer.

• What is the onset of action?

  The drug therapy requires a minimum of 3-4 months to show any effect on the tumour.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

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

• Is it habit forming?

  It is not habit-forming.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This drug is incompatible with breastfeeding women. There is an increased risk of foetal malformation.

• 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 Ovulet 2.5 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Caditraz 2.5 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Herhope 2.5 MG Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Herlet 2.5 MG Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Letegg 2.5 MG Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Letpro 2.5 MG Tablet

  Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, you do not need to take it the next day since the hormone level in your system will be high enough from the previous day.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact emergency services immediately if you overdose. Overdosing will enhance the severity of the side-effects.

• India

• United States

• Japan

Ovulet 2.5 MG Tablet 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. Thus inhibits the growth of cancer of the breast.

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 Disease

  Disease

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

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

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

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Clopidogrel

  Letrozole interacts with other estrogen-containing drugs like hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and other drugs like ethinylestradiol, tamoxifen, cholera vaccine and eluxadoline.