| Active Ingredient | Letrozole |
| Brand | Letmet |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oral Tablet |
Letmet 2.5mg tablet is an oral medicine that is used for treating breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It contains Letrozole as the active compound and works by slowing or stopping the growth of breast cancer cells from growing and spreading.
Clinical Uses
Letmet 2.5mg tablet is a medicine used to treat hormone receptor positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is commonly prescribed along with other medicines for metastatic (stage IV or advanced) breast cancer.
The use of Letmet 2.5mg is also used for treating ovarian cancer. In some cases it is also used off label for fertility treatments due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
How It Works
Letmet 2.5mg tablet works by decreasing the level of estrogen hormone in the body. Since cancer cells require estrogen to grow this helps to slow and stop the breast cancer cells from spreading.
Side Effects
Side effects of Letmet 2.5mg that do not require medical attention include-
- Hot flashes
- Dizziness
- Joint pain
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Swelling in the feet, hands, and ankles.
If you experience an allergic reaction such as skin rash, hives, swelling of the lips, face, and tongue, consult a doctor immediately.
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid getting pregnant while taking this medicine and for 3 weeks after stopping the medicine.
- Pregnant and lactating women should only take this medicine if prescribed by a doctor.
- Taking this medicine for a long time can increase the risk of low bone mass. So it is important to talk to your medical team about bone health.
- Do not drive or use heavy machines while taking this medicine as it can cause dizziness and drowsiness.
- While taking this medicine it is important to monitor your cholesterol level.
- It can increase hot flashes and sweating so it is advisable to wear light and airy clothes.
Drug Interactions
Avoid taking the following medicines with Letmet 2.5mg tablet as it can result in a drug interaction-
- citalopram
- diethylstilbestrol
- dienestrol topical
- estrone
- estropipate
- thalidomide
- quinestrol
- estramustine
This is not a complete list of all the possible drug interactions of Letmet tablet. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine or supplement with Letmet tablet.
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