Letrostar 2.5mg Tablet

Quick info

Letrostar 2.5mg Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women, either alone or with other treatments, and to stop the tumor from spreading to other parts of the body. Letrostar 2.5mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor that helps treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen produced in the body, which can slow down or stop the growth of some breast cancers that need estrogen to grow. It may be used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation.

How it works

Letrostar 2.5mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor that works by decreasing the amount of estrogen produced in the body. This decrease in estrogen can slow down or stop the growth of some breast cancers that need estrogen to grow.

Direction of use

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. Letrostar 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• You have been prescribed Letrostar 2.5mg Tablet 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 Letrostar 2.5mg Tablet 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 Letrostar 2.5mg Tablet can alter their levels.