Linez
Linez Products are primarily used for
Breast cancer
About Linez Products
Linez Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Linez 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 Linez 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 Linez Products
Frequently asked questions about Linez Products
Frequently asked questions about Letrozole
Q. Why have I been prescribed Linez 2.5mg Tablet?
Linez 2.5mg 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 Linez 2.5mg Tablet work?
Linez 2.5mg 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 Linez 2.5mg 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 Linez 2.5mg Tablet till the tumor shows progression. In cases where Linez 2.5mg 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 Linez 2.5mg Tablet followed by 3 years of tamoxifen.
Q. If I am taking irbesartan to control my blood pressure, can I take Linez 2.5mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take irbesartan and Linez 2.5mg Tablet together. However, be careful and keep a regular check on your blood pressure since Linez 2.5mg Tablet may increase your blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have problems controlling your blood pressure.
Q. Does Linez 2.5mg Tablet affect vision?
Although it is very uncommon, Linez 2.5mg Tablet may cause a cataract. So, if you experience blurred vision or eye irritation, consult your doctor immediately.
Q. My friend who is taking Linez 2.5mg Tablet often sweats a lot. Is it because of Linez 2.5mg Tablet?
This could be a sign of hot flushes which is a very common side effect of Linez 2.5mg Tablet. It happens due to decreased estrogen levels. The frequency of hot flushes reduces once your body adjusts to Linez 2.5mg 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 Linez 2.5mg Tablet?
The serious side effects do not occur in everyone and very few people experience them. The serious side effects of Linez 2.5mg Tablet include stroke, angina, heart attack, blood clotting, cataract, osteoporosis, and severe skin reactions.
Q. Does Linez 2.5mg Tablet cause bone loss?
Linez 2.5mg 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 Linez 2.5mg Tablet for induction of ovulation in anovulatory infertility?
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Linez 2.5mg Tablet is restricted for use in induction of ovulation in anovulatory infertility.
Q. Why have I been prescribed Linez 2.5mg Tablet?
Linez 2.5mg 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 Linez 2.5mg Tablet work?
Linez 2.5mg 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 Linez 2.5mg 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 Linez 2.5mg Tablet till the tumor shows progression. In cases where Linez 2.5mg 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 Linez 2.5mg Tablet followed by 3 years of tamoxifen.
Q. If I am taking irbesartan to control my blood pressure, can I take Linez 2.5mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take irbesartan and Linez 2.5mg Tablet together. However, be careful and keep a regular check on your blood pressure since Linez 2.5mg Tablet may increase your blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have problems controlling your blood pressure.
Q. Does Linez 2.5mg Tablet affect vision?
Although it is very uncommon but Linez 2.5mg Tablet may cause cataract. So, if you experience blurred vision or eye irritation, consult your doctor immediately.
Q. My friend who is taking Linez 2.5mg Tablet often sweats a lot. Is it because of Linez 2.5mg Tablet?
This could be a sign of hot flushes which is a very common side effect of Linez 2.5mg Tablet. It happens due to decreased estrogen levels. The frequency of hot flushes reduces once your body adjusts to Linez 2.5mg 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 Linez 2.5mg Tablet?
The serious side effects do not occur in everyone and very few people experience them. The serious side effects of Linez 2.5mg Tablet include stroke, angina, heart attack, blood clotting, cataract, osteoporosis and severe skin reactions.
Q. Does Linez 2.5mg Tablet cause bone loss?
Linez 2.5mg 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 Linez 2.5mg Tablet for induction of ovulation in anovulatory infertility?
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Linez 2.5mg Tablet is restricted for use in induction of ovulation in anovulatory infertility.