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Letrobest Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of menses periods). It contains Letrozole, which prevents the growth of cancer cells. Thereby, it helps in preventing or stopping the growth of spreading the tumours (cancer cells) to other body parts. It may cause certain common side effects such as hypercholesterolemia (increased cholesterol levels), tiredness, weakness, increased sweating, feeling unwell, pain in joints, and hot flushes (feeling of warmth). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Letrobest Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of menses periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by the female sex hormone known as estrogen.
Letrobest Tablet contains 'Letrozole' that works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in the production of the estrogen hormone.
In some cases, Letrobest Tablet may cause common side effects such as hypercholesterolemia (increased cholesterol levels), tiredness, weakness, increased sweating, feeling unwell, pain in joints, and hot flushes (feeling of warmth). Do not be reluctant to talk with your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.
You are advised to take Letrobest Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. It can be taken with or without food with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite or crush the medicine.
Avoid taking Letrobest Tablet if you are allergic to it, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Letrobest Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Letrobest Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Letrobest Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side-effects.
Uses of Letrobest Tablet
Letrobest Tablet is used in the treatment of Breast cancer. The detailed uses of Letrobest Tablet are as follows:<br/>
Directions for Use
• Take Letrobest Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor. • It is advised to take Letrobest Tablet once daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration. • Swallow Letrobest Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not crush, chew or break it.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, herbs and spices in your diet.
Avoid fast food, fried food, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugar.
Get optimal sleep; rest well.
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Alcohol
Unsafe
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Letrobest Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects. Alcohol intake, along with Letrobest Tablet, may cause increased drowsiness.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Letrobest Tablet is pregnancy category D medicine so, should not be taken during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Letrobest Tablet should not be taken during breastfeeding as it passes into the breastmilk and may harm the nursing baby.
Driving
Unsafe
Letrobest Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Safe if prescribed
It is safe to take Letrobest Tablet if prescribed. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
Safe if prescribed
It is safe to take Letrobest Tablet if prescribed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Unsafe
Letrobest Tablet should not be used by children, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.
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Letrobest Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines used to treat breast cancer in women.
Letrobest Tablet works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in the production of estrogens. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth, so by blocking the enzyme Letrobest Tablet prevents the growth of cancer cells. Thereby, Letrobest Tablet helps in slowing down or stopping the growth and/or spreading the tumours to other body parts.
Letrobest Tablet causes dizziness and drowsiness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy.
High blood pressure could be a side-effect of Letrobest Tablet. Regularly monitor blood pressure levels while taking Letrobest Tablet. Consult your doctor if you regularly notice high blood pressure levels.
Do not stop taking Letrobest Tablet on your own. You are advised to take Letrobest Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Letrobest Tablet.
Letrobest Tablet may cause osteoporosis (bone thinning) due to the reduction of estrogen in the body. Regular bone density tests may help you monitor osteoporosis. Contact your doctor if you observe any sign of tendon pain or swelling while taking Letrobest Tablet.
Letrobest Tablet may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
Letrobest Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
Letrobest Tablet can be taken with or without food.
Letrobest Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.
Letrobest Tablet is prescribed to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.
Letrobest Tablet may cause high blood pressure. Therefore, irbesartan should be taken with Letrobest Tablet only if prescribed by the doctor. Regularly monitor blood pressure levels while taking Letrobest Tablet.
Letrobest Tablet may cause eye problems like blurred vision and cataracts. Consult the doctor if you experience blurred vision or eye irritation.
Letrobest Tablet may cause hot flushes leading to sweating. These symptoms usually improve during the first few months. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen, consult the doctor.
Serious side effects of Letrobest Tablet are difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, rapid heart rate, formation of blood clots (bluish skin discolouration, or sudden arm, leg or foot pain) and rupture of a tendon. These side effects are rare and may not occur in everyone taking Letrobest Tablet.
Letrozole may induce ovulation in anovulatory infertility patients and augment follicles for ovulatory women. However, it is an off-label use. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
Letrobest Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
The time required for Letrobest Tablet to show its effects depends upon your condition and severity. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
If you miss a dose of Letrobest Tablet take it as soon as you remember, However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
Letrobest Tablet may interact with antidepressants (citalopram, escitalopram) and anticancer medicines (tamoxifen). Let the doctor know if you are taking these medicines.
Store Letrobest Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
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