Letrovin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Letrovin Benefits & Uses

Letrovin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer

Letrovin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Letrovin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Letrovin is used -

Severe

Fatigue
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Bone Fracture

Mild

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
पेट दर्द
Dyspepsia
Cough
Hair Loss
Influenza like symptoms
Weakness
Rash

Common

Hot Flashes
Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint)

Letrovin Related Warnings

Is the use of Letrovin safe for pregnant women?

Letrovin has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Letrovin without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Letrovin safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Letrovin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Letrovin on the Kidneys?

Letrovin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Letrovin on the Liver?

Letrovin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Letrovin on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Letrovin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Letrovin with Other Drugs

Letrovin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Citalopram

Thalidomide

Moderate

Clopidogrel

Estradiol

Ethinyl Estradiol

Ethinyl Estradiol,Drospirenone

Letrovin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Letrovin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
High Lipoprotein
High Cholesterol
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Letrovin

Is this Letrovin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Letrovin.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Letrovin as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Letrovin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Letrovin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Letrovin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Letrovin

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Letrovin together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Letrovin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Letrovin with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Letrovin

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Letrovin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Letrovin should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Letrovin?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Take Letrovin once daily or as advised by your doctor. It has been taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with osteoporosis, fracture, and improper liver function.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Letrovin and tamoxifen be taken together?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes Letrovin can be taken along with tamoxifen at the same time because tamoxifen decreases levels of letrozole by unknown mechanism. Hence taking Letrovin with tamoxifen at the same time should be avoided.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Letrovin cause breast pain?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Letrovin may cause breast pain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind breast pain is not known. If you are experiencing excessive breast pain then discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Letrovin treat endometriosis?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Letrovin might be used in the treatment of endometriosis along with other drugs but generally, it is not preferred as the first-line drug of choice for endometriosis.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 758

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 314-315

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Femara (letrozole)

Letrovin 2.5mg Tablet

Letrovin 2.5mg Tablet

Letrovin Information

Letrovin Benefits & Uses

Letrovin Dosage & How to Take

Letrovin Side Effects

Letrovin Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Letrovin with Other Drugs

Letrovin Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Letrovin

Letrovin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Letrovin

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Letrovin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Letrovin?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Question about 5 years ago

Can Letrovin and tamoxifen be taken together?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Can Letrovin cause breast pain?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Does Letrovin treat endometriosis?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

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