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About Newova Tablet
Newova Tablet is 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.
Newova Tablet contains 'Letrozole' that works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in the production of the estrogen hormone.
In some cases, Newova Tablet may cause 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.
You are advised to take Newova Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. It can be taken with or without food with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite or crush the medicine.
Avoid taking Newova Tablet if you are allergic to it, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Newova Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Newova Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Newova Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side-effects.
Uses of Newova Tablet
Newova Tablet is used in the treatment of Breast cancer. The detailed uses of Newova Tablet are as follows:
- Breast Cancer Treatment: Newova Tablet is primarily prescribed for postmenopausal women with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. It works by lowering estrogen levels, which helps slow or halt the growth of certain breast tumours.
- Adjuvant Therapy: After surgery for early-stage breast cancer, Newova Tablet may be used as adjuvant therapy to reduce the risk of recurrence and improve survival rates.
- Neoadjuvant Therapy: Newova Tablet can serve as a neoadjuvant treatment to shrink breast tumours before surgery, facilitating their removal.
- Ovarian Function Suppression: Newova Tablet is occasionally used off-label during fertility treatments to suppress ovarian function, particularly in cases of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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Directions for Use
- Take Newova Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor.
- It is advised to take Newova Tablet once daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
- Swallow Newova Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Newova Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors.
- Newova Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of periods).
- Newova Tablet helps in slowing down or stopping the growth and/or spreading the tumours to other body parts.
How Newova Tablet Works
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- Consult your doctor about your risk factors for bone loss and create a personalized plan.
- Eat foods rich in vitamin D, including fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified dairy products.
- Include calcium-rich foods such as dairy, leafy greens, and fortified plant-based milk in your diet.
- Quit smoking to reduce bone loss and lower osteoporosis risk.
- Exercise regularly with weight-bearing activities like walking, running, or weightlifting to strengthen bones.
- Schedule regular bone density scans to track progress and adjust your treatment plan.
- Eat more plant based foods like vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
- Reduce intake of foods containing high fat such as dairy, oil and red meat.
- Exercise for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week.
- Aim for weight loss and maintain healthy weight.
- Quit smoking.
- Control blood sugar and blood pressure.
- Rest well; get enough sleep.
- Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
- Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine.
- Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
- Always wear loose-fitting clothes suitable for your activity during hot flashes.
- Include a diet containing fruits like watermelon, grapes, bananas and green leafy vegetables.
- Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
- Stay calm and lower your anxiety by practising yoga or meditation.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
- Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
- Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
- Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
- Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
- Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
- Please inform your doctor about joint pain symptoms, as they may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Your doctor may prescribe common pain relievers if necessary to treat joint discomfort.
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to relieving joint discomfort. Regular exercise, such as low-impact sports like walking, cycling, or swimming, should be combined with a well-balanced diet. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
- Applying heat or cold packs to the affected joint can help reduce pain and inflammation.
- Please track when joint pain occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
- If your joint pain is severe or prolonged, consult a doctor to rule out any underlying disorders that may require treatment.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Newova Tablet 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 Newova Tablet if you have osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, severe liver or kidney disease.
- Newova Tablet may cause inflammation in tendons or tendon injury; contact your doctor if you observe any sign of tendon pain or swelling while taking Newova Tablet.
- Avoid taking Newova Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Newova Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert.
- Newova Tablet is not recommended for use in children as safety has not been established.
- Avoid consuming alcohol along with Newova Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Coadministration of Conjugated estrogens with Newova Tablet may reduce the effect of Newova Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Conjugated estrogen and Newova Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Newova Tablet may have an effect when used with Diethylstilbestrol, making it less effective in treating your disease.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Newova Tablet and diethylstilbestrol together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
When taken together Newova Tablet's function could be blocked by estrone, which would reduce its ability to effectively treat your illness.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Newova Tablet and estrone together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
When taken together ethinyl estradiol may interfere with Newova Tablet's activity and make it less effective in treating the condition.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Newova Tablet and ethinylestradiol together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Newova Tablet and Citalopram may raise the risk of a serious irregular heartbeat.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Newova Tablet and Citalopram together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, rapid heartbeat, you should consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Coadministration of thalidomide and Newova Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Newova Tablet and thalidomide together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Newova Tablet may have a negative effect when used with Estradiol, making it less effective in treating your disease.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Newova Tablet and estradiol together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Desogestrel together with Newova Tablet may decrease the effects of Newova Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Newova Tablet and Desogestrel together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medications.
when taken together Newova Tablet's function could be blocked by estramustine, which would reduce its ability to effectively treat your illness.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Newova Tablet and estramustine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
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.
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Alcohol
Unsafe
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Newova Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects. Alcohol intake, along with Newova Tablet, may cause increased drowsiness.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Newova Tablet is pregnancy category D medicine so, should not be taken during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Newova Tablet should not be taken during breastfeeding as it passes into the breastmilk and may harm the nursing baby.
Driving
Unsafe
Newova Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Safe if prescribed
It is safe to take Newova Tablet if prescribed. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
Safe if prescribed
It is safe to take Newova Tablet if prescribed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Unsafe
Newova Tablet should not be used by children, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.
Heart
Newova Tablet is not recommended for use in heart patients as it can lead to cardiovascular effects.
Geriatrics
Caution
Caution should be exercised while taking Newova Tablet in geriatric patients, as it can lead to adverse effects.
FAQs
Newova Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines used to treat breast cancer in women.
Newova Tablet 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 Newova Tablet prevents the growth of cancer cells. Thereby, Newova Tablet helps in slowing down or stopping the growth and/or spreading the tumours to other body parts.
Newova Tablet causes dizziness and drowsiness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy.
High blood pressure could be a side-effect of Newova Tablet. Regularly monitor blood pressure levels while taking Newova Tablet. Consult your doctor if you regularly notice high blood pressure levels.
Do not stop taking Newova Tablet on your own. You are advised to take Newova Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Newova Tablet.
Newova Tablet may cause osteoporosis (bone thinning) due to the reduction of estrogen in the body. Regular bone density tests may help you monitor osteoporosis. Contact your doctor if you observe any sign of tendon pain or swelling while taking Newova Tablet.
Newova Tablet may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
Newova Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
Newova Tablet can be taken with or without food.
Newova Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.
Newova Tablet is prescribed to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.
Newova Tablet may cause high blood pressure. Therefore, irbesartan should be taken with Newova Tablet only if prescribed by the doctor. Regularly monitor blood pressure levels while taking Newova Tablet.
Newova Tablet may cause eye problems like blurred vision and cataracts. Consult the doctor if you experience blurred vision or eye irritation.
Newova Tablet may cause hot flushes leading to sweating. These symptoms usually improve during the first few months. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen, consult the doctor.
Serious side effects of Newova Tablet are difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, rapid heart rate, formation of blood clots (bluish skin discolouration, or sudden arm, leg or foot pain) and rupture of a tendon. These side effects are rare and may not occur in everyone taking Newova Tablet.
Letrozole may induce ovulation in anovulatory infertility patients and augment follicles for ovulatory women. However, it is an off-label use. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
Newova Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
The time required for Newova Tablet to show its effects depends upon your condition and severity. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
If you miss a dose of Newova Tablet take it as soon as you remember, However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
Newova Tablet may interact with antidepressants (citalopram, escitalopram) and anticancer medicines (tamoxifen). Let the doctor know if you are taking these medicines.
Store Newova Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
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