Letrozole
Information about Letrozole
Letrozole Uses
Letrozole is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
How Letrozole works
Letrozole 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.
Common side effects of Letrozole
Night sweats, Bone pain, Cough, Shortness of breath, Fatigue, Weight gain, Hot flushes, Edema (swelling), Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Diaphoresis, Bone fracture, Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), Joint pain, Back pain, Weakness, Dizziness, Nausea, Osteoporosis, Joint inflammation
Available Medicine for Letrozole
LetrozSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹164 to ₹9843 variant(s)
LetovalSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹1641 variant(s)
Goodova-LAkumentis Healthcare Ltd
₹130 to ₹3742 variant(s)
E-Ova LKoye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd
₹1641 variant(s)
LetrohopeMankind Pharma Ltd
₹1321 variant(s)
Clomipure-LAkumentis Healthcare Ltd
₹1301 variant(s)
LetronatNatco Pharma Ltd
₹208 to ₹6242 variant(s)
LetishaZydus Cadila
₹1641 variant(s)
MamazolKhandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹1781 variant(s)
OncoletBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries
₹621 variant(s)
Expert advice for Letrozole
- You have been prescribed Letrozole for the treatment of breast cancer.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Letrozole affects you.
- It may cause increased sweating and hot flushes. Try to keep cool by wearing light and airy clothes.
- Your doctor may monitor your cholesterol level and bone mineral density (BMD) regularly as Letrozole can alter their levels.
- Do not take Letrozole if you are pregnant or breastfeeding