Description
Letrozole 2.5 Tablets, 28 Tablets
Letrozole Tablets, also known as Femara, are a prescription medication used to treat breast cancer in pre- and post-menopausal women. Letrozole helps to stop the growth of breast cancer cells by lowering estrogen levels. It is also sometimes used to prevent breast cancer from developing in women who are at high risk for the disease. Talk to your doctor to see if Letrozole is right for you.
Letrozole 2.5mg Tablets are a great way to help treat breast cancer. If you have gone through menopause, these tablets can help reduce the risk of cancer recurring.
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What is the price of Letrozole Tablets in Nigeria?
The price of Letrozole Tablets is N5,500
Where can you buy Letrozole Tablets In Nigeria?
You can Buy Letrozole Tablets at Asset Pharmacy Lagos Nigeria, Nigeria’s Largest Online Pharmacy.
Letrozole Tablets is a prescription drug that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
To order this product you confirm that you are under the care of your doctor or consultant and have been given permission by them for purchase, fulfillment & use in treatment with their written consent.
You will be required to send Asset Pharmacy your prescription
How to Use
How to use Letrozole Tablets
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The usual dose is one tablet of Letrozole Tablet to be taken once a day.
Taking Letrozole Tablets at the same time each day will help you remember when to take your tablet. The tablet can be taken with or without food and should be swallowed whole with a glass of water or another liquid. How long to take Letrozole Tablets Continue taking Letrozole Tablets every day for as long as your doctor tells you. You may need to take it for months or even years. If you have any questions about how long to keep taking Letrozole Tablets, talk to your doctor. Follow-up during Letrozole Tablets treatment You should only take this medicine under strict medical supervision. Your doctor will regularly monitor your condition to check whether the treatment is having the right effect. Letrozole Tablets may cause thinning or wasting of your bones (osteoporosis) due to the reduction of oestrogens in your body. Your doctor may decide to measure your bone density (a way of monitoring for osteoporosis) before, during and after treatment. If you take more Letrozole Tablets than you should If you have taken too much Letrozole Tablets, or if someone else accidentally takes your tablets, contact a doctor or hospital for advice immediately. Show them the pack of tablets. Medical treatment may be necessary. If you forget to take Letrozole Tablets – If it is almost time for your next dose (e.g. within 2 or 3 hours), skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to. – Otherwise, take the dose as soon as your remember, and then take the next tablet as you would normally. – Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet dose. If you stop taking Letrozole Tablets Do not stop taking Letrozole Tablets unless your doctor tells you to. See also the section above “How long to take Letrozole Tablets”. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Product Details
Product Information of Letrozole 2.5mg Tablets
What you need to know before you take Letrozole Tablets
Follow all the doctor’s instructions carefully. They may differ from the general information in this leaflet. Do not take Letrozole Tablets – if you are allergic to letrozole or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6), – if you still have periods, i.e. if you have not yet gone through the menopause, – if you are pregnant, – if you are breast-feeding. If any of these conditions apply to you, do not take this medicine and talk to your doctor. Warnings and precautions – Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Letrozole Tablets – if you have a severe kidney disease, – if you have a severe liver disease, – if you have a history of osteoporosis or bone fractures (see also “Follow-up during Letrozole Tablets treatment” in section 3). If any of these conditions apply to you, tell your doctor. Your doctor will take this into account during your treatment with Letrozole Tablets. Letrozole may cause inflammation in tendons or tendon injury (see section 4). At any sign of tendon pain or swelling – rest the painful area and contact your doctor. Children and adolescents (below 18 years) Children and adolescents should not use this medicine. Older people (age 65 years and over) People aged 65 years and over can use this medicine at the same dose as for other adults. Other medicines and Letrozole Tablets Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. – You should only take Letrozole Tablets when you have gone through the menopause. However, your doctor should discuss with you about using effective contraceptive, as you may still have the potential to become pregnant during treatment with Letrozole Tablets. – You must not take Letrozole Tablets if you are pregnant or breast feeding as it may harm your baby. Driving and using machines If you feel dizzy, tired, drowsy or generally unwell, do not drive or operate any tools or machines until you feel normal again. Letrozole Tablets contains lactose Letrozole Tablets contains lactose (milk sugar). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Side Effects
Side Effects of Letrozole 2.5mg Tablets
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most of the side effects are mild to moderate and will generally disappear after a few days to a few weeks of treatment. Some of these side effects, such as hot flushes, hair loss or vaginal bleeding, may be due to the lack of oestrogens in your body. Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them. Some side effects could be serious: Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people) – Difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, rapid heart rate, bluish skin discoloration, or sudden arm, leg or foot pain (signs that a blood clot may have formed). – Rupture of a tendon (connective tissues that connect muscles to bones). Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): – Severe persistent blurred vision – Severe fever, chills or mouth ulcers due to infections (lack of white blood cells) – Swellling and redness along a vein which is extremely tender and possibly painful when touched. – Sudden oppressive chest pain (sign of a heart disorder) – Weakness, paralysis or loss of feeling in any part of the body (particularly arm or leg), loss of coordination, nausea, or difficulty speaking or breathing (sign of a brain disorder, e.g. stroke). – Inflammation of a tendon or tendonitis (connective tissues that connect muscles to bones) If any of the above occurs, tell your doctor straight away. You should also inform the doctor straight away if you experience any of the following symptoms during treatment with Letrozole Tablets: – swelling mainly of the face and throat (signs of allergic reaction). – yellow skin and eyes, nausea, loss of appetite, dark-coloured urine (signs of hepatitis). – rash, red skin, blistering of the lips, eyes or mouth, skin peeling, fever (signs of skin disorder). Some side effects are very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) – Hot flushes – Increased level of cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) – Fatigue and weakness – Increased sweating – Malaise (generally feeling unwell) – Pain in joints (arthralgia) If any of these affects you severely, tell your doctor. Some side effects are common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) – Skin rash – Headache – Dizziness – Gastrointestinal disorders such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion, constipation, diarrhoea – Increase in or loss of appetite – Pain in muscles – Thinning or wasting of your bones (osteoporosis), leading to bone fractures in some cases (see also “Follow-up during Letrozole Tablets treatment” in section 3) – Swelling of arms, hands, feet, ankles (oedema) – Depression – Weight increase – Hair loss – Raised blood pressure (hypertension) – Abdominal pain – Dry skin – Vaginal bleeding – Palpitations – Joint stiffness (arthritis) – Chest pain – Pain in bones If any of these affects you severely, tell your doctor. Other side effects are uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) – Nervous disorders such as anxiety, nervousness, irritability, drowsiness, memory problems, insomnia – Pain or burning sensation in the hands or wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome) – Impairment of sensation, especially that of touch , tingling or numbness – Eye disorders such as blurred vision, eye irritation – Rapid heart rate – Skin disorders such as itching (pruritus) – Hives – Vaginal discharge or dryness – Breast pain – Thirst, taste disorder, dry mouth – Dryness of mucous membranes – Weight decrease – Urinary tract infection, increased frequency of urination – Cough – Increased level of enzymes – Yellowing of the skin and eyes – High blood levels of bilirubin (a breakdown product of red blood cells) – Tumour pain – Inflammation of the mouth and lips (Stomatitis) – General oedema – Fever – Shortness of breath Side effects with frequency not known Trigger finger, a condition in which your finger or thumb catches in a bent position. If any of these affects you severely, tell your doctor. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
Ingredients
Product Ingredients of Letrozole 2.5mg Tablets
Each film-coated tablet contains 2.5 mg letrozole.
The other ingredients are:
Core Tablet: lactose monohydrate, maize starch, hypromellose type 2910, sodium starch glycolate type A, cellulose microcrystalline, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate.
Film coating: hypromellose 6 cp E464, titanium dioxide E171, iron oxide yellow E172, macrogol 400 & talc E553b
How to store
How to store Letrozole 2.5mg Tablets
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. · This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions. · Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month · Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Prescription Product
This product requires a prescription from your Doctor.
Please follow the instruction received from the pharmacy on how to forward your prescription to the pharmacy after you have paid for the medicine.
A prescription drug is a pharmaceutical medication that legally requires a medical prescription to be dispensed.
To order this product you confirm that you are under the care of your doctor or consultant and have been given permission by them for purchase, fulfillment & use in treatment with their written consent
Delivery
Delievry time are estimates. Can vary due to the time of day you order.
Delivery time estimate are subject to the courier company.
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