Letsi Tablet 5's

Letsi Tablet 5's 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.
 
Letsi Tablet 5's 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, Letsi Tablet 5's prevents the growth of cancer cells. Thereby Letsi Tablet 5's helps in preventing or stopping the growth of spreading the tumours (cancer cells) to other body parts.

You are advised to take Letsi Tablet 5's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Letsi Tablet 5's 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 Letsi Tablet 5's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Letsi Tablet 5's may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Letsi Tablet 5's should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Letsi Tablet 5's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side-effects.

Letsi Tablet 5's belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors. Letsi Tablet 5's is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of periods). Letsi Tablet 5's 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 Letsi Tablet 5's prevents the growth of cancer cells. Thereby, Letsi Tablet 5's 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 Letsi Tablet 5's 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 Letsi Tablet 5's if you have osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, severe liver or kidney disease. Letsi Tablet 5's may cause inflammation in tendons or tendon injury; contact your doctor if you observe any sign of tendon pain or swelling while taking Letsi Tablet 5's. Avoid taking Letsi Tablet 5's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Letsi Tablet 5's may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Letsi Tablet 5's should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Letsi Tablet 5's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Letsi Tablet 5's to rule out any side-effects. 

• CITALOPRAM
• ESCITALOPRAM
• TAMOXIFEN

• Your doctor may advise you to regularly measure bone density before, during and after the treatment as Letsi Tablet 5's may cause bone thinning due to reduction of estrogens in the body.
• Letsi Tablet 5's should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Letsi Tablet 5's.

• 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.