Lezra Excel Tablet 2.5mg

Lezra Excel Tablet Uses

Lezra Excel tablet is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It contains Letrozole which belongs to a class of drugs known as aromatase inhibitors. It works by reducing the amount of estrogen produced in the body, which slows or stops the growth of cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.

Lezra Excel Tablet 2.5mg formula

• Letrozole

Available forms

• Tablets

Risks and warnings

Generally, Lezra Excel is well tolerated. However, you should know its risks and warnings so that you do not take it when the risk is greater than the benefit.

When your healthcare provider prescribes you any medication, they do so based on the risk versus benefit ratio. Therefore you should give a complete medication and medical history to your healthcare provider. In this way, you can avoid the adverse effects of certain medications.

The risks and warnings associated with Lezra Excel are:

• Pregnancy:

Lezra Excel tablet may harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

• Breastfeeding:

Lezra Excel tablet is contraindicated in breastfeeding women.

• Liver and kidney disease:

Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease.

• Bone fractures:

This medication may increase the risk of bone fractures.

• Driving:

If you experience dizziness or drowsiness after taking this medicine, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.

How to use Lezra Excel Tablet 2.5mg?

• Take Lezra Excel tablets orally
• Take them with or without food as directed by your healthcare provider
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Do not crush or chew the tablet
• The recommended dose of Lezra Excel 2.5mg Tablet is once daily or as directed by your physician
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember

Lezra Excel Side Effects

Some common side effects of Lezra Excel 2.5mg Tablet include:

• Hot flashes
• Fatigue
• Joint pain
• Headache
• Increased sweating
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Insomnia

Drug Interactions

Letrozole may interact with the following drugs:

• Products that contain Estrogen
• Tamoxifen
• Warfarin
• Rifampin
• Cimetidine

Storage Conditions

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Protect it from sunlight and moisture