Description
INTRODUCTION ABOUT CCQ L 2.5MG TABLET
CCQ L 2.5MG TABLET contains Letrozole which belongs to the group of medicines called Hormonal Chemotherapeutic agents. It is used for breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It can be given either as an initial therapy or following therapy with other medicines such as tamoxifen. It is also used for patients with advanced breast cancer with breast tumour spreading to other parts of the body. Breast cancer can be defined as the uncontrollable growth and division of cells present in the breast. It is predominantly caused due to hormonal imbalance (increased estrogen production) or due to lifestyle factors. Symptoms include breast pain or tenderness, purple or red colored breasts, nipple discharge and lump growths.
Before taking CCQ L 2.5MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any problems in your kidneys or liver. You must also inform your doctor before taking CCQ L 2.5MG TABLET if you have a history of any bone problems such as osteoporosis or joint pain.
CCQ L 2.5MG TABLET is only intended for use in women who have reached their menopause. It is strictly not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause serious harm to the growing baby. The most common side effects of taking CCQ L 2.5MG TABLET are hot flushes, fatigue, increased sweating, joint pain, hair loss, vaginal bleeding, and high blood cholesterol levels. Talk to your doctor if any of these above side effect bothers you.
USES OF CCQ L 2.5MG TABLET
It is used:
- for breast cancer in postmenopausal women
- as an initial therapy or following therapy with other medicines (such as tamoxifen)
HOW CCQ L 2.5MG TABLET WORKS
CCQ L 2.5MG TABLET contains Letrozole which is an aromatase inhibitor acts by blocking the actions of an enzyme called aromatase in the body which is involved in the production of estrogen. This suppresses the release of excessive estrogen in the body that triggers breast cancer. As a result, it slows down from growing and spreading to other parts of the body.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take CCQ L 2.5MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CCQ L 2.5MG TABLET
SERIOUS
Stop taking CCQ L 2.5MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Signs of blood clot (such as difficulty in breathing, fainting, rapid heart rate, chest pain, bluish skin discoloration, leg, or foot pain)
- Tendon rupture causing bone pain, inflammation of the tendons
- Severe persistent blurred vision
- Severe fever, chills, or mouth ulcers due to infections
- Swelling and redness along a vein which is tender painful when touched
- Sudden onset of oppressive chest pain
- Signs of a brain disorder or a stroke (weakness, paralysis, or numbness in any part of the body, loss of coordination, nausea, or difficulty in speaking or breathing)
- Signs of allergic reactions (such as swelling of the face and throat)
- Hepatitis (symptoms include loss of appetite, dark-colored urine, yellow skin and eyes, nausea)
- Signs of serious skin reactions (such as skin rash, red skin, blistering and peeling of the skin, accompanied with fever)
COMMON
- Hot flushes
- Feeling weak or tired
- Increased sweating
- Joint pain, muscle pain
- Skin rash
- Headache, dizziness
- Nausea, vomiting
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- loss of appetite
- Swelling of arms, hands, feet, ankles
- weight gain
- Depression
- Hair loss, dry skin
- Vaginal bleeding
- Palpitations (rapid heartbeat)
UNCOMMON
- Feeling anxious, nervous or irritated
- Drowsiness
- Memory problems, insomnia (lack of sleep)
- Pain or burning sensation in the hands or wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Impaired sensation of touch, tingling or numbness
- Vaginal discharge or dryness
- Breast pain
- Thirst, taste disorder, dry mouth
- Weight loss
- Urinary tract infection, increased frequency of urination
- Cough
- Inflammation of the mouth and lips (stomatitis)
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