Letrozol Ratiopharm
Letrozol ratiopharm is a breast cancer medicine that treats cancer by lowering the body's estrogen levels, which slows or stops the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
2.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Letrozole
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose is one Letrozol ratiopharm tablet once a day.
Method
The tablet can be taken with or without food and should be swallowed whole with a glass of water or another drink. It's best to take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
Important
Maximum one 2.5 mg tablet once a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Hot flashes
- •High cholesterol levels
- •Fatigue
- •Increased sweating
- •Bone and joint pain
- •Rash
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •General feeling of unwellness
- •Digestive problems (nausea, vomiting, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea)
- •Increased or decreased appetite
- •Muscle pain
- •Bone thinning or fragility (osteoporosis)
- •Swelling in arms, hands, feet, and ankles
- •Depression
- •Weight gain
- •Hair loss
- •High blood pressure
- •Abdominal pain
- •Dry skin
- •Vaginal bleeding
- •Palpitations, rapid heartbeat
- •Joint stiffness (arthritis)
- •Chest pain
RARE
- •Weakness, paralysis or numbness in any body part, poor coordination, nausea, trouble speaking or breathing (signs of a stroke)
- •Sudden, crushing chest pain (sign of heart problems)
- •Swelling, redness, and severe tenderness along a vein
- •High fever, chills, or mouth sores (signs of low white blood cell count)
- •Severe, prolonged blurred vision
- •Breathing difficulties, chest pain, fainting, rapid heartbeat, bluish skin, or sudden arm/leg pain (possible blood clot)
- •Swelling, especially of the face and throat (signs of allergic reaction)
- •Yellow skin/eyes, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine (signs of liver problems)
- •Rash, red skin, blisters on lips/eyes/mouth, skin peeling, fever (signs of severe skin reaction)
- •Nervous system issues like anxiety, nervousness, irritability, drowsiness, memory problems, sleepiness, trouble sleeping
- •Pain or burning in hand/wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome)
- •Reduced sensation, especially to touch
- •Eye problems like blurred vision, irritation
- •Skin problems like itching (hives)
- •Vaginal discharge or dryness
- •Fever
- •Thirst, taste changes, dry mouth
- •Dry mucous membranes
- •Weight loss
- •Urinary tract infection, frequent urination
- •Cough
- •Increased enzyme levels
- •Yellowing of skin or eyes
- •High bilirubin levels in blood
- •Tendon inflammation (tendinitis)
- •Tendon rupture
- •Trigger finger (finger gets stuck in a bent position)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to letrozole or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you still have periods, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
- Talk to your doctor if you have severe kidney disease, severe liver disease, or if you have or have had osteoporosis or bone fractures.
- Letrozol can cause tendon problems. If you have tendon pain or swelling, rest the area and contact your doctor.
- This medicine can make you feel dizzy, tired, or sleepy. Do not drive or use machines until you feel normal again.