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Letronat is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Breast Cancer.
The correct dosage of Letronat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Letronat include Hot Flashes, Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Letronat can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Letronat go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Letronat has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Letronat has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Letronat related warnings section.
Letronat is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Letronat are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Letronat may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Letronat is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Letronat 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 Letronat safe for pregnant women?
Letronat shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Letronat safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Letronat. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Letronat on the Kidneys?
Letronat may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Letronat on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Letronat. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Letronat only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Letronat on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Letronat. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Letronat 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 Letronat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Letronat habit forming or addictive?
Letronat is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Letronat as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Letronat only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Letronat is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Letronat
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Letronat together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Letronat
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Letronat with alcohol will be.
Letronat contains letrozole that works in breast cancer by blocking an enzyme (aromatase) which prevents the conversion of androgens (androstenedione and testosterone) to estrogens (estrone and estradiol) due to this levels of estrogen hormones drop in the body. The decrease in hormone levels leads to a reduction in tumor mass or delays the progression of tumor growth in some women. For an ovulation (infertility), it is presumed that Letronat works by increasing the sensitivity of ovary to follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) and also low level of estrogen hormones in the blood is detected by the brain which in turn increases the production of a follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) which causes induction of ovulation.
Yes, Letronat 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.
Yes, Letronat 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.
Yes, Letronat can be taken together with vitex agnus-castus. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with vitex then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Letronat 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.
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References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Femara (letrozole)