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Letpro Benefits & Uses

Letpro is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer

Letpro 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

Letpro Related Warnings

Is the use of Letpro safe for pregnant women?

Letpro should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Letpro safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Letpro may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Letpro should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Letpro on the Kidneys?

Letpro may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Letpro on the Liver?

Letpro can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Letpro on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Letpro. 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 Letpro with Other Drugs

Letpro 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

Letpro Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
High Lipoprotein
High Cholesterol
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Letpro

Is this Letpro habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Letpro is addictive.

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

After taking Letpro you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Letpro is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Letpro cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Letpro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Letpro

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Letpro with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Letpro

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Letpro with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Letpro

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Letpro?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Letpro is a brand name of letrozole and it comes in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drugs known as an aromatase inhibitor. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of breast cancer. It is also used off-label for the treatment of anovulation (female infertility).

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Letpro with vitex?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Letpro can be taken together with vitex agnus-castus. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with vitex then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Letpro cause breast pain?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Letpro 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Letpro with metformin?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Letpro and metformin can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Letpro along with metformin.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Letpro cause ovarian cysts?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

No, Letpro does not cause ovarian cysts. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, the possibility of ovarian cysts formation by this drug because of long-term use in high doses cannot be denied.

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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)

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Letpro Benefits & Uses

Letpro Dosage & How to Take

Letpro Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Letpro with Other Drugs

Letpro Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Letpro

Letpro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Letpro

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Letpro?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Letpro with vitex?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Question over 5 years ago

Can Letpro cause breast pain?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Letpro with metformin?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Question over 5 years ago

Does Letpro cause ovarian cysts?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

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