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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.
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.
Letoval 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).
Yes Letoval can be taken along with tamoxifen at the same time because tamoxifen decreases levels of letrozole by unknown mechanism. Hence taking Letoval with tamoxifen at the same time should be avoided.
No, Letoval does not cause acne. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug till now. If you are experiencing acne after taking this drug then it might be due to some other medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Letoval does not contain HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) but it can stimulate the release of HCG in the body. Letoval contains letrozole which is used for the treatment of female infertility and breast cancer.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Femara (letrozole)