Letzole
Letzole Products are primarily used for
Breast cancer
About Letzole Products
Letzole Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Letzole are Night sweats, Bone pain, Cough, Shortness of breath, Fatigue, Weight gain, Hot flushes, Edema (swelling), Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Diaphoresis, Bone fracture, Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), Joint pain, Back pain, Weakness, Dizziness, Nausea, Osteoporosis, Joint inflammation.
How Letzole Products work
Letrozole 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.
Patient Concerns about Letzole Products
Frequently asked questions about Letzole Products
Frequently asked questions about Letrozole
Q. Why have I been prescribed Letzole Tablet?
Letzole 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.
Q. How does Letzole Tablet work?
Letzole 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.
Q. For how long should I take Letzole Tablet?
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 Letzole Tablet till the tumor shows progression. In cases where Letzole Tablet 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 Letzole Tablet followed by 3 years of tamoxifen.
Q. If I am taking irbesartan to control my blood pressure, can I take Letzole Tablet?
Yes, you can take irbesartan and Letzole Tablet together. However, be careful and keep a regular check on your blood pressure since Letzole Tablet may increase your blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have problems controlling your blood pressure.
Q. Does Letzole Tablet affect vision?
Although it is very uncommon, Letzole Tablet may cause a cataract. So, if you experience blurred vision or eye irritation, consult your doctor immediately.
Q. My friend who is taking Letzole Tablet often sweats a lot. Is it because of Letzole Tablet?
This could be a sign of hot flushes which is a very common side effect of Letzole Tablet. It happens due to decreased estrogen levels. The frequency of hot flushes reduces once your body adjusts to Letzole Tablet. 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.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Letzole Tablet?
The serious side effects do not occur in everyone and very few people experience them. The serious side effects of Letzole Tablet include stroke, angina, heart attack, blood clotting, cataract, osteoporosis, and severe skin reactions.
Q. Does Letzole Tablet cause bone loss?
Letzole 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.
Q. Can I take Letzole Tablet for induction of ovulation in anovulatory infertility?
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Letzole Tablet is restricted for use in induction of ovulation in anovulatory infertility.
Q. Why have I been prescribed Letzole Tablet?
Letzole 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.
Q. How does Letzole Tablet work?
Letzole 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 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 the cancer from growing.
Q. For how long should I take Letzole Tablet?
If the breast tumor is in advanced stage or has spread to other parts of the body, it is recommended that you continue taking Letzole Tablet till the tumor shows progression. In cases where Letzole Tablet is given after tamoxifen (another anti-estrogen used for breast cancer) or surgery, it should be given for 5 years or until tumor comes back, whichever is first. It can also be given as a sequential treatment; 2 years of Letzole Tablet followed by 3 years of tamoxifen.
Q. If I am taking irbesartan to control my blood pressure, can I take Letzole Tablet?
Yes, you can take irbesartan and Letzole Tablet together. However, be careful and keep a regular check on your blood pressure since Letzole Tablet may increase your blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have problems controlling your blood pressure.
Q. Does Letzole Tablet affect vision?
Although it is very uncommon but Letzole Tablet may cause cataract. So, if you experience blurred vision or eye irritation, consult your doctor immediately.
Q. My friend who is taking Letzole Tablet often sweats a lot. Is it because of Letzole Tablet?
This could be a sign of hot flushes which is a very common side effect of Letzole Tablet. It happens due to decreased estrogen levels. The frequency of hot flushes reduces once your body adjusts to Letzole Tablet. 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.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Letzole Tablet?
The serious side effects do not occur in everyone and very few people experience them. The serious side effects of Letzole Tablet include stroke, angina, heart attack, blood clotting, cataract, osteoporosis and severe skin reactions.
Q. Does Letzole Tablet cause bone loss?
Letzole 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.
Q. Can I take Letzole Tablet for induction of ovulation in anovulatory infertility?
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Letzole Tablet is restricted for use in induction of ovulation in anovulatory infertility.