Letojet 2.5mg Tablet
Brand Name | Letojet 2.5mg Tablet | |
Salt Composition |
Letrozole (2.5mg) |
Letrozole (2.5mg) |
Strength | 2.5mg | |
Product Form | Tablet | |
Pack | 1 x 5's | |
Storage | Store below 30°C | |
Category |
Anti-Cancer |
|
SubCategory |
Breast Cancer |
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Country of Origin | India | |
Manufacturer |
Starus Pharmaceuticals |
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Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Starus Pharmaceuticals, 1st FLOOR, MOPARTHY TOWERS, LANE BESIDE KARACHI BAKERY, ROAD NO:1, BANJARA HILLS, HYDERABAD-500034, INDIA |
You Save : Rs.29.80 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Letrozole
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine during pregnancy and postmenopausal women
- Bone pain
- Back pain
- Hot flushes
- Night sweats
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Hypertension
- Chest pain
- Diarrhea
- Breast pain
- Osteoporosis
- Weakness
- Blurred vision
- When can I plan a pregnancy if I am using the Letojet 2.5mg Tablet?
- Does the Letojet 2.5mg Tablet cause hair loss?
- How to treat constipation during the treatment?
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Letojet 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
Medical Description of Letojet 2.5mg Tablet
Letojet 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.
Letojet 2.5mg Tablet Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions Breast cancer
Letojet 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.
Letojet 2.5mg Tablet Indication
The Letojet 2.5mg Tablet is prescribed for the following indications as breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Mechanism of action of Letojet 2.5mg Tablet
Letojet 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 Letojet 2.5mg Tablet works
Letojet 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.
Letojet 2.5mg Tablet Contraindication
Letojet 2.5mg Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Letojet 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.
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.
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 Letojet 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 Letojet 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 Letojet 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 Letojet 2.5mg Tablet in children
Safety and efficacy were not established in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Letojet 2.5mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
Letojet 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
Talk to your doctor if
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 Letojet 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
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Letojet 2.5mg Tablet
Brand Name | Letojet 2.5mg Tablet |
Salt Composition | |
Strength | 2.5mg |
Category |
Anti-Cancer |
SubCategory |
Breast Cancer |
Country of Origin | India |
You Save : Rs.29.80 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Letrozole
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine during pregnancy and postmenopausal women
- Bone pain
- Back pain
- Hot flushes
- Night sweats
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Hypertension
- Chest pain
- Diarrhea
- Breast pain
- Osteoporosis
- Weakness
- Blurred vision
- When can I plan a pregnancy if I am using the Letojet 2.5mg Tablet?
- Does the Letojet 2.5mg Tablet cause hair loss?
- How to treat constipation during the treatment?
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Letojet 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
Medical Description of Letojet 2.5mg Tablet
Letojet 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.
Letojet 2.5mg Tablet Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions Breast cancer
Letojet 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.
Letojet 2.5mg Tablet Indication
The Letojet 2.5mg Tablet is prescribed for the following indications as breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Mechanism of action of Letojet 2.5mg Tablet
Letojet 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 Letojet 2.5mg Tablet works
Letojet 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.
Letojet 2.5mg Tablet Contraindication
Letojet 2.5mg Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Letojet 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.
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.
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 Letojet 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 Letojet 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 Letojet 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 Letojet 2.5mg Tablet in children
Safety and efficacy were not established in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Letojet 2.5mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
Letojet 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
Talk to your doctor if
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 Letojet 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
Fast Tag