Enclova 2.5mg Tablet

Brand Name Enclova 2.5mg Tablet
Salt Composition

Letrozole (2.5mg)

Strength 2.5mg
Product Form Tablet
Pack 10 Tablet(s) in Strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Anti-Cancer

SubCategory

Breast Cancer

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Zelleven Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Zelleven Healthcare Pvt Ltd, 207 Shahpur Jat,Near Panchsheel Park,New Delhi - 110049,India.
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    Medical Description of Enclova 2.5mg Tablet

    Enclova 2.5mg Tablet contains Letrozole (2.5mg) used to treat early-stage breast cancer in postmenopausal women and it is also used as a first-line treatment of advanced breast cancer that has spread to other parts of your body. It works by decreasing the amount of female hormone in the body and stops the growth of cancer cells that required estrogen to grow.


    Enclova 2.5mg Tablet Uses

    It is used in the treatment of the following conditions Breast cancer


    Enclova 2.5mg Tablet Benefits

    Breast cancer

    It is a type of cancer that forms in the breast cells. It is common among women. Symptoms include breast lump, change in breast size, redness, pitting of the skin, color change, and peeling surrounding the breast skin or nipple. This medicine helps to inhibit the multiplication of cancer cells.


    Enclova 2.5mg Tablet Indication

    The Enclova 2.5mg Tablet is prescribed for the following indications as breast cancer in postmenopausal women


    Mechanism of action of Enclova 2.5mg Tablet

    Enclova 2.5mg Tablet contains Letrozole (2.5mg) is an anti-cancer medication, an aromatase inhibitor. It produces its action by decreasing the estrogen level, a female hormone that is produced in your body. The decrease in estrogen inhibits the growth of cancer cells that required estrogen to grow and it is also useful in fertility whereby it increases the release of a certain hormone to induce the release of eggs from the ovaries.


    How Enclova 2.5mg Tablet works

    Enclova 2.5mg Tablet contains Letrozole (2.5mg) is an anti-cancer medication, an aromatase inhibitor. It produces its action by decreasing the estrogen level, a female hormone that is produced in your body. The decrease in estrogen inhibits the growth of cancer cells that required estrogen to grow and it is also useful in fertility whereby it increases the release of a certain hormone to induce the release of eggs from the ovaries.


    Enclova 2.5mg Tablet Contraindication

    • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Letrozole
    • It is contraindicated to use this medicine during pregnancy and postmenopausal women


    Enclova 2.5mg Tablet Side Effects

    • Bone pain
    • Back pain
    • Hot flushes
    • Night sweats
    • Cough
    • Fatigue
    • Constipation
    • Hypertension
    • Chest pain
    • Diarrhea
    • Breast pain
    • Osteoporosis
    • Weakness
    • Blurred vision


    FAQs for Enclova 2.5mg Tablet

    • When can I plan a pregnancy if I am using the Enclova 2.5mg Tablet?

    Avoid planning for pregnancy while you are receiving this medicine and also use an effective contraceptive for at least 3 months after taking the last medicine.

    • Does the Enclova 2.5mg Tablet cause hair loss?

    Yes, one of the common side effects of this medicine is hair loss. Kindly consult with your doctor if your symptoms even persist after withdrawal of the medicines.

    • How to treat constipation during the treatment?

    To treat constipation drink plenty of water a day and keep yourself active, add fiber to your diet. If you do not have a bowel movement for more than 3 days kindly consult with your doctor.


    Precautions and general warning of Enclova 2.5mg Tablet

    Alcohol

    It is considered safe to consume alcohol while you are receiving this medicine. It does not cause any harmful side effects. Kindly consult with the doctor

    Driving or operating machinery

    It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive, decrease alertness, and make you feel sleepy and drowsy. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Pregnancy

    The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Breast Feeding

    The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Kidney Problem

    It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients with renal impairment. Kindly consult with the doctor

    Liver Disease

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having a hepatic impairment. Adjust the dose as per the requirement. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    How to Take Enclova 2.5mg Tablet

    The tablet can be taken with or without food but it is better to take this medicine in a fixed time. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.


    Use of Enclova 2.5mg Tablet in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor


    Use of Enclova 2.5mg Tablet in children

    Safety and efficacy were not established in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Enclova 2.5mg Tablet in Elderly Patients

    Enclova 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients in an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.


    Other general warnings

    • Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with liver impairment
    • The use of this medicine may cause bone mineral density, dizziness, somnolence, and fatigue
    • The use of this medicine may increase the total serum cholesterol


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You are not responding to the treatment
    • You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
    • You have a receiving any concomitant medication and disease


    General instructions

    Letrozole (2.5mg) is used to treat early-stage breast cancer in postmenopausal women and it is also used as a first-line treatment of advanced breast cancer that has spread to other parts of your body. It works by decreasing the amount of female hormone in the body and stops the growth of cancer cells that required estrogen to grow.


    Drug Interaction of Enclova 2.5mg Tablet

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    Estradiol

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of estradiol decreases the effect of Letrozole by pharmacodynamic antagonism.

    Tamoxifen

    It is contraindicated to use this medicine because the use of tamoxifen decreases the effect of Letrozole by an unspecified interaction mechanism.

    Palifermin

    Use alternative drug because the use of palifermin increase the toxicity of the Letrozole by increasing the severity and duration of oral mucositis

    Cholera vaccine

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Letrozole decreases the effect of the cholera vaccine by immunosuppressive effects and it also increases the risk of developing an infection

    Drug-Food Interaction

    No data is available kindly consult with your doctor.

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Cardiovascular events

    Therapy should be administered with caution in women with a history of ischemic heart diseases because they have a higher incidence of ischemic cardiovascular events while using this medicine

    Hepatic dysfunction

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment because the use of this medicine metabolized in the liver and cause hepatic cirrhosis

    Osteoporosis

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with osteoporosis because the use of this medicine decreases the lumbar spine and bone mineral density.


    Over Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose on this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).


    Storage and Disposal

    • Stored at 30°C at room temperature.
    • Protect from light and heat.
    • Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
    • Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    • Enclova 2.5mg Tablet contains Letrozole (2.5mg) used to treat early-stage breast cancer in postmenopausal women
    • It works by decreasing the amount of female hormone in the body and stops the growth of cancer cells that required estrogen to grow.
    • It can be taken with or without food
    • Kindly avoid this medicine if you are pregnant
    • Monitor the patient's cholesterol level and bone mineral density
    • The use of this medicine may cause hot flushes