Letnine 5mg Tablet

Letnine 5mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of menses periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by the female sex hormone known as estrogen.
 
Letnine 5mg Tablet contains 'Letrozole' that works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in the production of the estrogen hormone. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth. Hence, by blocking the aromatase enzyme, Letnine 5mg Tablet prevents the growth of cancer cells. Thereby Letnine 5mg Tablet helps in preventing or stopping the growth of spreading the tumours (cancer cells) to other body parts.

You are advised to take Letnine 5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Letnine 5mg Tablet may cause certain common side-effects such as hypercholesterolemia (increased cholesterol levels), tiredness, weakness, increased sweating, feeling unwell, pain in joints, and hot flushes (feeling of warmth). Do not be reluctant to talk with your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.
 
Avoid taking Letnine 5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Letnine 5mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Letnine 5mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Letnine 5mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side-effects.

Letnine 5mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors. Letnine 5mg Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of periods). Letnine 5mg Tablet works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in the production of estrogens. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth, so by blocking the enzyme Letnine 5mg Tablet prevents the growth of cancer cells. Thereby, Letnine 5mg Tablet helps in slowing down or stopping the growth and/or spreading the tumours to other body parts.

• Hypercholesterolemia (increased cholesterol levels)
• Tiredness
• Weakness
• Increased sweating
• Feeling unwell
• Pain in joints
• Hot flushes (feeling of warmth)

Do not take Letnine 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have not yet gone through menopause (still get your periods). Talk to your doctor before taking Letnine 5mg Tablet if you have osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, severe liver or kidney disease. Letnine 5mg Tablet may cause inflammation in tendons or tendon injury; contact your doctor if you observe any sign of tendon pain or swelling while taking Letnine 5mg Tablet. Avoid taking Letnine 5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Letnine 5mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Letnine 5mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Letnine 5mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Letnine 5mg Tablet to rule out any side-effects. 

• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.

• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

• Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, herbs and spices in your diet.

• Avoid fast food, fried food, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugar.

• Get optimal sleep; rest well.