Letoripe

Letoripe

letrozole

Manufacturer:

Ambica

Distributor:

Zuellig

Marketer:

Multicare
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Letrozole
Indications/Uses
1st-line treatment of postmenopausal women w/ hormone receptor +ve or hormone receptor unknown locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women w/ disease progression following antiestrogen therapy. Adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women w/ hormone receptor +ve early breast cancer. Extended adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have received 5 yr of adjuvant tamoxifen therapy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & elderly 2.5 mg once daily. Patient w/ cirrhosis & severe hepatic dysfunction 2.5 mg every other day.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Women of premenopausal endocrine status.
Special Precautions
May decrease bone mineral density. Monitor serum cholesterol. Moderate decreases in lymphocyte counts. Increased SGOT, SGPT & γ-GT ≤5x ULN & bilirubin 1.5x ULN. Possible fatigue, dizziness & somnolence; minor influence on ability to drive & use machines. Severe hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.
Adverse Reactions
Tumor progression, thromboembolic events, vag bleeding. Hot flashes, arthralgia, night sweats, increased wt, nausea, fatigue, edema, headache, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, vag irritation, osteoporosis, angina; hypercalcemia, fracture, depression, anxiety, pleural effusion, alopecia, increased sweating, vertigo.
MIMS Class
Cancer Hormone Therapy
ATC Classification
L02BG04 - letrozole ; Belongs to the class of enzyme inhibitors. Used in treatment of neoplastic diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Letoripe tab 2.5 mg
Packing/Price
30's
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