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Introduction To Letfem Tablet
Letfem Tablet 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.
Letfem Tablet 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 Letfem Tablet
- Treatment of Breast cancer
- Treatment of Infertility due to anovulation
Benefits of Letfem Tablet
Treatment of Breast cancer
Letfem Tablet 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.
Treatment of Infertility due to anovulation
Letfem Tablet helps in the normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary
(female reproductive organ) and stimulates the release of the egg during a
process called ovulation. This helps to treat infertility in women. This
increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. You should use the medicine as
prescribed for it to be effective.
Side effects of Letfem 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 Induz
- Fatigue
- Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Increased sweating
- Hot flashes
How to use Letfem Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Letfem Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Letfem Tablet works
Letfem Tablet 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.
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Letfem Tablet for the treatment of breast cancer or infertility due to anovulation.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Letfem 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 Letfem Tablet can alter their levels.
- Do not take Letfem Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Safety Advice
PregnancyUNSAFE
Can I take Letfem Tablet if I’m pregnant?
Letfem Tablet 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.
BreastfeedingUNSAFE
Can I take Letfem Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?
Letfem Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
AlcoholSAFE
Is drinking alcohol while taking Letfem Tablet safe?
Consuming alcohol with Letfem Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
DrivingUNSAFE
Can I drive after taking Letfem Tablet?
Letfem Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Letfem Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?
Letfem Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Letfem Tablet 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.
LiverCAUTION
Can I take Letfem Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?
Letfem Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Letfem Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why have I been prescribed Letfem Tablet?
Letfem Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It is generally prescribed to treat breast cancer in women who no longer have periods, either due to menopause or after surgery or chemotherapy. It is also used to treat infertility caused due to anovulation (during menstrual cycle egg cell from ovaries is not released).
Q. How does Letfem Tablet work?
Letfem Tablet is also known as an anti-estrogen drug. It is called so because it acts by reducing the production of estrogen in your body by blocking the enzyme aromatase, which is responsible for the production of estrogen. Estrogen stimulates the production of certain types of breast cancer in your body. These cancers are called "estrogen-dependent cancers". Reducing the production of estrogen may prevent cancer from growing.
Q. For how long should I take Letfem Tablet?
If the breast tumor is in the advanced stage or has spread to other parts of the body, it is recommended that you continue taking Letfem Tablet till the tumor shows progression. In cases where Letfem Tablet is given after tamoxifen (another anti-estrogen used for breast cancer) or surgery, it should be given for 5 years or until the tumor comes back, whichever is first. It can also be given as a sequential treatment; 2 years of Letfem Tablet followed by 3 years of tamoxifen.
Q. If I am taking irbesartan to control my blood pressure, can I take Letfem Tablet?
Yes, you can take irbesartan and Letfem Tablet together. However, be careful and keep a regular check on your blood pressure since Letfem Tablet may increase your blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have problems controlling your blood pressure.
Q. Does Letfem Tablet affect vision?
Although it is very uncommon, Letfem Tablet may cause a cataract. So, if you experience blurred vision or eye irritation, consult your doctor immediately.
Q. My friend who is taking Letfem Tablet often sweats a lot. Is it because of Letfem Tablet?
This could be a sign of hot flushes which is a very common side effect of Letfem Tablet. It happens due to decreased estrogen levels. The frequency of hot flushes reduces once your body adjusts to Letfem Tablet. However, in some people, the flushes and sweats may continue during the treatment and stop a few months after the treatment finishes. You can consult your doctor who will provide you a remedy if it is very bothersome.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Letfem Tablet?
The serious side effects do not occur in everyone and very few people experience them. The serious side effects of Letfem Tablet include stroke, angina, heart attack, blood clotting, cataract, osteoporosis, and severe skin reactions.
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