Letoval is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Breast Cancer.
The right dosage of Letoval depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Letoval include Hot Flashes, Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Letoval as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Letoval normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Letoval's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Letoval's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Letoval can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Letoval in conditions like Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Letoval are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Letoval may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Letoval is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Letoval is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Letoval safe for pregnant women?
Letoval should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Letoval safe during breastfeeding?
Letoval may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Letoval on the Kidneys?
Letoval may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Letoval on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Letoval. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Letoval on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Letoval. 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.
Letoval should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Letoval unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Letoval habit forming or addictive?
Letoval does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Letoval. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Letoval is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Letoval in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Letoval
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Letoval, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Letoval
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Letoval and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Rarely, Letoval causes weight fluctuation (weight gain or weight loss). However, the exact cause behind weight fluctuation is unknown but it is presumed that this occurs due to fluctuation in hormone levels in the body caused by this drug. If you experience any unusual sudden weight gain or loss after taking this drug, then consult it with your doctor without further delay.
No, Letoval does not cause hair loss but it might cause hair thinning because it affects the estrogen levels in the body which is presumed to play a protective role against hair loss.
Yes, Letoval is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as sweating, bone pain, and hot flashes. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Letoval 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.
No, Letoval is not a steroid. It contains letrozole which is a nonsteroidal competitive inhibitor of the aromatase enzyme.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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