(SP) Letrozole 2,5 mg

Letrozole 2,5 mg

Manufacturer: Saxon Pharmaceuticals

Category: Oral

Dose and quantity: 2,5 mg/pill

Package: 50 pills

Form: Oral

Active Substance: Letrozole

Active Half-Life: 9 hours

Classification: Aromatase Inhibitor

Dosage: 2,5-5 mg a day

Water Retention: No

Aromatization: No

Info: Letrozole is a drug that has been recommended for use in postmenopausal women with breast cancer and functions through inhibiting the aromatase enzyme and therefore decreasing the production of estrogen. Aside from its recommended application, Letrozole may be used for ovulation in women who have complications in their fertility. Letrozole can be regarded as nonsteroidal selective aromatase inhibitor that competes for the aromatase enzyme and decreases the conversion of androgens to estrogen, suppresses the uterine weight and raises the luteinizing hormone levels. Letrozole works by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme and thus reducing the levels of postmenopausal estrogen which leads to the reduction in size of the ER-positive tumors.

Correct Usage and Dosage

To achieve desired results, take one Letrozole tablet daily at a consistent time.

Benefits of Letrozole

The primary benefits of Letrozole lies in

• Hormonal therapy for breast cancer – ability to treat estrogen-dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

• It decreases chances of breast cancer recurrence in women that have earlier undergone treatment through the suppression of estrogen synthesis.

• It assists in managing menstrual periods and improves chances of conception and pregnancy among women who have PCOS or other fertility complications.

• Well endured, it has been reported to have minimal side effects compared to other cancer therapies like tamoxifen.

Limited Adverse Effects

If Letrozole is not used according to prescription, potential side effects may include joint pain, low mood, high blood pressure, headaches, and depression.