Letrohope: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Letrohope Benefits & Uses

Letrohope is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer

Letrohope Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Letrohope Related Warnings

Is the use of Letrohope safe for pregnant women?

Letrohope can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Letrohope safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Letrohope may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Letrohope should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Letrohope on the Kidneys?

Letrohope rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Letrohope on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Letrohope. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Letrohope on the Heart?

Letrohope may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Letrohope with Other Drugs

Letrohope should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Citalopram

Thalidomide

Moderate

Clopidogrel

Estradiol

Ethinyl Estradiol

Ethinyl Estradiol,Drospirenone

Letrohope Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Letrohope unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
High Lipoprotein
High Cholesterol
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Letrohope

Is this Letrohope habit forming or addictive?

Letrohope does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Letrohope. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Letrohope only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Letrohope is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Letrohope Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Letrohope

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Letrohope and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Letrohope

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Letrohope with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Letrohope

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Letrohope cause spotting or bleeding?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Letrohope may cause spotting or vaginal bleeding which is harmless. It is a very rare side effect of this drug. It might occur due to fluctuation in hormone levels in the body.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Letrohope?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Letrohope is a brand name of letrozole and it comes in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drugs known as an aromatase inhibitor. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of breast cancer. It is also used off-label for the treatment of anovulation (female infertility).

Question about 5 years ago

Is Letrohope safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Letrohope is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as sweating, bone pain, and hot flashes. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Letrohope cause hair loss?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Letrohope does not cause hair loss but it might cause hair thinning because it affects the estrogen levels in the body which is presumed to play a protective role against hair loss.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Letrohope without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

No, Letrohope 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.