Letolife 2.5 Tablet contains Letrozole 2.5mg, a prescription aromatase inhibitor used in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer treatment in postmenopausal women. Use exactly as advised by your oncologist. Do not self-medicate.

What is Letolife 2.5 Letrozole Tablet?

Letolife 2.5 is an oral aromatase inhibitor. It works by reducing estrogen levels in the body, helping slow or stop the growth of estrogen-dependent breast cancers. Each strip contains 5 tablets.

Uses of Letolife 2.5 Tablet

• Adjuvant treatment of hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer in postmenopausal women
• Extended adjuvant treatment after completing tamoxifen therapy
• First-line treatment of advanced or metastatic breast cancer
• Treatment of breast cancer after antiestrogen therapy failure

How Letolife 2.5 Works

Letrozole inhibits the aromatase enzyme that converts androgens into estrogen. By reducing circulating estrogen, it deprives hormone-sensitive cancer cells of the estrogen needed to grow, helping control tumour growth.

Side Effects of Letolife 2.5

• Hot flushes or sweating
• Joint pain or stiffness
• Fatigue or weakness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Bone pain or reduced bone density
• Headache or dizziness

Bone density monitoring is recommended during long-term use. Inform your oncologist of persistent side effects.

Safety Advice

• Pregnancy: Not for use during pregnancy or in premenopausal women. Can cause serious fetal harm.
• Bone health: Long-term use may reduce bone density. Doctor may recommend calcium and Vitamin D.
• Liver disease: Use with caution in severe liver impairment.
• Storage: Store below 25°C away from moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Substitutes for Letolife 2.5

Other Letrozole 2.5mg tablets such as Femara, Letoval or Fempro may be suggested by your oncologist. Switch only under medical supervision.

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FAQs about Letolife 2.5 Letrozole Tablet

Q1. Is Letolife 2.5 a chemotherapy drug?
No. It is a targeted hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitor), not traditional chemotherapy.

Q2. Do I need a prescription?
Yes. Use only under oncologist supervision.

Q3. How long is treatment continued?
Duration is decided by your oncologist based on cancer type and stage.

Important: Use this medicine exactly as advised by your oncologist. Do not self-medicate. Consult your doctor for personalised cancer care.