Description
Ethinyloestradiol .05 Levonorgestrel 0.25mg – Ethinyloestradiol .05 Levonorgestrel 0.25mg in the treatment of certain types of breast cancer such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer in women after menopause. This medicine is used as the first-line treatment of advanced breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other areas of the body. Levonorgestrel belongs to the drugs that well-known as aromatase inhibitors, which decrease the amount of estrogen in the body. Also, the medicine assists to reduce or reverse the growth of these breast cancers.
How to Use:
During taking the medicine first read the patient information leaflet provided by your doctor. Always take this medicine by mouth. Normally, once daily with or without food or as informed by your doctor. Dose based on your health condition and response to treatment. Always take this medicine on regular basis to get more benefits. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs, if you are pregnant then you should not handle this medication.
Side effects:
- Fatigue
- Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Increased sweating
- Hot flashes
All these are common side effects that do not require any medical attention. If you feel any of these side effects or are related to these side effects then don’t need to worry about it because these side effects disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Precautions:
If you have an allergy to it or any other kind of allergy then tell your doctor before using this medicine. This product may contain inactive ingredients that may cause you serval infections and allergic reactions. During pregnancy, this medicine is not safe for you because it mainly uses for women after menopause. Consult your doctor for more details.