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Letro Plus is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Breast Cancer.
The optimal dosage of Letro Plus is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Letro Plus include Hot Flashes, Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Letro Plus can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Letro Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Letro Plus's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Letro Plus related warnings talks about Letro Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Letro Plus is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Letro Plus contraindications section.
Additionally, Letro Plus may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Letro Plus is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Letro Plus is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Letro Plus safe for pregnant women?
Letro Plus shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Letro Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Letro Plus should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Letro Plus on the Kidneys?
Letro Plus rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Letro Plus on the Liver?
Letro Plus can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Letro Plus on the Heart?
Letro Plus can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Letro Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Letro Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Letro Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Letro Plus.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Letro Plus. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Letro Plus only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Letro Plus for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Letro Plus
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Letro Plus, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Letro Plus
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Letro Plus with alcohol.
Take Letro Plus once daily or as advised by your doctor. It has been taken with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with osteoporosis, fracture, and improper liver function.
Rarely, Letro Plus causes weight fluctuation (weight gain or weight loss). However, the exact cause behind weight fluctuation is unknown but it is presumed that this occurs due to fluctuation in hormone levels in the body caused by this drug. If you experience any unusual sudden weight gain or loss after taking this drug, then consult it with your doctor without further delay.
No, Letro Plus is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
No, Letro Plus does not cause acne. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug till now. If you are experiencing acne after taking this drug then it might be due to some other medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Letro Plus and metformin can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Letro Plus along with metformin.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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