INTRODUCTION
LETRORIPT 5MGTablet helps treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women. It may be used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation. It can also be used in patients with advanced breast cancer to stop the tumor from spreading to other parts of the body.
LETRORIPT 5MGTablet is also helpful in the treatment of infertility. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at about the same time to get the most benefit. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed.
This medicine’s most common side effects include hot flashes, fatigue, increased sweating, and increased level of cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. Your doctor may suggest ways to prevent or reduce these.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease, or have a history of osteoporosis (thinning or wasting of bones). Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for vitamin D level or bone density before and during treatment.
USES OF LETRORIPT 5MG TABLET
BENEFITS OF LETRORIPT 5MG TABLET
In Treatment of Breast cancer
LETRORIPT 5MGTablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from the nipple, or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on cancer to stop its growth.
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SIDE EFFECTS OF LETRORIPT 5MG TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of LETRORIPT 5MG
HOW TO USE LETRORIPT 5MG TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. LETRORIPT 5MGTablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW LETRORIPT 5MG TABLET WORKS
LETRORIPT 5MGTablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This decrease in estrogen can slow down or stop the growth of some breast cancers that need estrogen to grow. In addition, it is also useful in infertility whereby it increases the release of certain hormones to stimulate the release of eggs from the ovaries.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with LETRORIPT 5MGTablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
LETRORIPT 5MGTablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
LETRORIPT 5MGTablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
LETRORIPT 5MGTablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
LETRORIPT 5MGTablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of LETRORIPT 5MGTablet is recommended.
However, there is limited information on the use of this medicine in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult with your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
LETRORIPT 5MGTablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of LETRORIPT 5MGTablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE LETRORIPT 5MG TABLET?
If you miss a dose of LETRORIPT 5MGTablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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