Letrovil 5 Tablet

Short Description

Letrovil 5 Tablet helps treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women and can be used alone or with other treatments.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Letrovil 5 Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women. It may be used alone or in combination with other treatments such as surgery or radiation. It is also effective in preventing the spread of advanced breast cancer to other parts of the body. The medication works by decreasing the amount of estrogen produced in the body, which can slow down or stop the growth of certain types of breast cancer that require estrogen to grow. Common side effects include increased sweating and hot flushes. It is important to monitor cholesterol levels and bone mineral density regularly while on this medication. Letrovil 5 Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Letrovil 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Letrovil 5 Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This decrease in estrogen can slow down or stop the growth of some breast cancers that need estrogen to grow.

You have been prescribed Letrovil 5 Tablet for the treatment of breast cancer. It can be taken with or without food. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Letrovil 5 Tablet affects you. It may cause increased sweating and hot flushes. Try to keep cool by wearing light and airy clothes. Your doctor may monitor your cholesterol level and bone mineral density (BMD) regularly as Letrovil 5 Tablet can alter their levels. Do not take Letrovil 5 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.