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Letroz Tablet

ContainsLetrozole (2.5mg)
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Composition:Letrozole (2.5mg)
Manufacturer:Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
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About this medicine

Letroz Tablet (Letrozole (2.5mg))is a prescription oncology medicine. Below is educational product information — follow your doctor's advice for dose and use.

Letroz Tablet helps treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women. It may be used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation. It can also be used in patients with advanced breast cancer to stop the tumor from spreading to other parts of the body.This medicine can be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed.The most common side effects of this medicine include hot flashes, fatigue, increased sweating, and increased level of cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. Your doctor may suggest ways to prevent or reduce these.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease, or have a history of osteoporosis (thinning or wasting of bones). Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for vitamin D level or bone density before and during treatment.

Quick Facts

Chemical ClassDiphenylmethane Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI NEOPLASTICS

Generic Name

Letrozole (2.5mg)

Dosage Form

Tablet

Prescription Status

Doctor's Rx Required

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Letroz Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Uses of Letroz Tablet

Treatment of Breast cancer

Side Effects of Letroz Tablet

Oncology medicines should be administered strictly under medical supervision. Inform your oncologist immediately if you experience adverse symptoms.

Dizziness
Fatigue
Weakness
Bone pain
Back pain
Night sweats
Joint pain
Nausea
Osteoporosis
Joint inflammation
Weight gain
Hot flushes
Edema (swelling)
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Diaphoresis
Bone fracture
Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
Cough
Shortness of breath

Clinical Safety Advice for Letroz Tablet

Follow expert clinical guidelines regarding interactions, precautions, and medical conditions when taking Letroz Tablet.

Alcohol
SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Letroz Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy
UNSAFE

Letroz Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast Feeding
UNSAFE

Letroz Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving
UNSAFE

Letroz Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Letroz Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Letroz Tablet is recommended.However, there is limited information on the use of this medicine in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult with your doctor.

Liver
CAUTION

Letroz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Letroz Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Storage & Delivery Protocol

Preservation and climate-safe dispatch guidelines for Letroz Tablet across India.

Store below 30°C

Storage Conditions

Store below 30C

Climate-Sealed Transit

Dispatched in protective, tamper-evident and moisture-sealed packaging.

Rx Verification

Prescription and genuine batch validated prior to dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Letroz Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It is generally prescribed to treat breast cancer in women who no longer have periods, either due to menopause or after surgery or chemotherapy.

Letroz Tablet is also known as an anti-estrogen drug. It is called so because it acts by reducing the production of estrogen in your body by blocking the enzyme aromatase, which is responsible for the production of estrogen. Estrogen stimulates the production of certain types of breast cancer in your body. These cancers are called "estrogen-dependent cancers". Reducing the production of estrogen may prevent cancer from growing.

If the breast tumor is in the advanced stage or has spread to other parts of the body, it is recommended that you continue taking Letroz Tablet till the tumor shows progression. In cases where This medicine is given after tamoxifen (another anti-estrogen used for breast cancer) or surgery, it should be given for 5 years or until the tumor comes back, whichever is first. It can also be given as a sequential treatment; 2 years of This medicine followed by 3 years of tamoxifen.

Yes, you can take irbesartan and Letroz Tablet together. However, be careful and keep a regular check on your blood pressure since This medicine may increase your blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have problems controlling your blood pressure.

Although it is very uncommon, Letroz Tablet may cause a cataract. So, if you experience blurred vision or eye irritation, consult your doctor immediately.

This could be a sign of hot flushes which is a very common side effect of Letroz Tablet. It happens due to decreased estrogen levels. The frequency of hot flushes reduces once your body adjusts to This medicine. However, in some people, the flushes and sweats may continue during the treatment and stop a few months after the treatment finishes. You can consult your doctor who will provide you a remedy if it is very bothersome.

The serious side effects do not occur in everyone and very few people experience them. The serious side effects of Letroz Tablet include stroke, angina, heart attack, blood clotting, cataract, osteoporosis, and severe skin reactions.

Letroz Tablet may cause thinning or wasting of your bones (osteoporosis), which is due to the decrease in estrogen levels in your body. Your doctor may decide to measure your bone density (a way of monitoring for osteoporosis) before, during and after treatment.

As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Letroz Tablet is restricted for use in induction of ovulation in anovulatory infertility.

Medical information standards

Educational product information for Letroz Tablet. Not a substitute for advice from your treating doctor or healthcare provider.

Reviewed by
Nitin Kumar, D.Pharm (UPPC Reg: 63405)Lead Registered Pharmacist · 11 years clinical experience · Drug licence RLF21DL2025001406, RLF20DL2025001420. See our medical review policy.
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