Letero 2.5mg Tablet

Letero 2.5mg Tablet contains Letrozole which is an aromatase inhibitor. It is used for breast cancer in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Letrozole blocks the production of oestrogen, and certain breast cancers depend on the synthesis of estrogen.

Uses of Letero 2.5mg Tablet

• Breast Cancer

How does the Letero 2.5mg Tablet work?

Letrozole works by blocking the aromatase enzyme that converts androgens into oestrogen. Letrozole acts by reducing the levels of oestrogen and this way it slows or stops the growth of estrogen-sensitive breast cancers.

How to Use & Dosage

2.5 mg/day can be used for food and non-food items. It is recommended to take it every day at the same time.

Drink a glass of water along with the medicine given in the prescription. Follow the directions on the medicine label. Take your prescription medicine regularly. Do not take your prescription more often than prescribed. Do not stop taking unless advised by your care team.

Use of this drug in children should be discussed with your care team. You may need to be careful.

Possible Side Effects

• Rash
• Hypertension
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Shortness of breath
• Bone pain
• Anemia
• Loss of appetite
• Sweating
• Bone thinning
• Cough

Safety Advise

🫀 Liver

Letrozole can cause liver damage and raise liver enzymes. It is advised that people, especially those with liver disease, should have routine liver function tests. Consult with your health care professional.

🫘 Kidney

Regular kidney function tests are recommended particularly for those with pre-existing renal disease. Please speak to your healthcare provider.

🤰 Pregnancy

Letrozole may cause harm to the developing fetus. Effective contraception should be used during therapy. Please consult your health care provider.

🤱 Breast Feeding

It is not known whether Letrozole passes into breast milk; therefore, breastfeeding is not recommended while taking this medicine. Please talk to your health care provider.

🍺 Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to take Letero 2.5mg Tablet with alcohol. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Storage Instructions

Store in a dry place. Keep away from light and moisture. Store at room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F).

References

• Haynes BP, Dowsett M, Miller WR, Dixon JM, Bhatnagar AS. The pharmacology of letrozole. The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 2003 Oct 1;87(1):35-45.
• Bhatnagar AS. The discovery and mechanism of action of letrozole. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2007 Oct;105(Suppl 1):7-17.
• Simpson D, Curran MP, Perry CM. Letrozole: a review of its use in postmenopausal women with breast cancer. Drugs. 2004 Jun;64:1213-30.
• Mukherjee AG, Wanjari UR, Nagarajan D, Vibhaa KK, Anagha V, Chakraborty R, Renu K, Dey A, Vellingiri B, Gopalakrishnan AV. Letrozole: Pharmacology, toxicity and potential therapeutic effects. Life Sciences. 2022 Dec 1;310:121074.

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Manufacturer Details

Name: Hetero Drugs Ltd

Address: 7-2-A2, Hetero Corporate, Industrial Estates, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad – 500018, Telangana, India

Country of origin: India