Smartova-L Capsule 5's
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About Smartova-L Capsule
Smartova-L Capsule 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.
Smartova-L Capsule contains 'Letrozole' that works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in the production of the estrogen hormone.
In some cases, Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule if you are allergic to it, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Smartova-L Capsule may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Smartova-L Capsule should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule
Smartova-L Capsule is used in the treatment of Breast cancer. The detailed uses of Smartova-L Capsule are as follows:
- Breast Cancer Treatment: Smartova-L Capsule 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, Smartova-L Capsule may be used as adjuvant therapy to reduce the risk of recurrence and improve survival rates.
- Neoadjuvant Therapy: Smartova-L Capsule can serve as a neoadjuvant treatment to shrink breast tumours before surgery, facilitating their removal.
- Ovarian Function Suppression: Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule with or without food as advised by your doctor.
- It is advised to take Smartova-L Capsule once daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
- Swallow Smartova-L Capsule as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Key Benefits
- Smartova-L Capsule belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors.
- Smartova-L Capsule is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of periods).
- Smartova-L Capsule helps in slowing down or stopping the growth and/or spreading the tumours to other body parts.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule if you have osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, severe liver or kidney disease.
- Smartova-L Capsule may cause inflammation in tendons or tendon injury; contact your doctor if you observe any sign of tendon pain or swelling while taking Smartova-L Capsule.
- Avoid taking Smartova-L Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Smartova-L Capsule may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert.
- Smartova-L Capsule is not recommended for use in children as safety has not been established.
- Avoid consuming alcohol along with Smartova-L Capsule as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Coadministration of Conjugated estrogens with Smartova-L Capsule may reduce the effect of Smartova-L Capsule.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Conjugated estrogen and Smartova-L Capsule 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 Desogestrel together with Smartova-L Capsule may decrease the effects of Smartova-L Capsule.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule's function could be blocked by estrone, which would reduce its ability to effectively treat your illness.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule's function could be blocked by estramustine, which would reduce its ability to effectively treat your illness.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Smartova-L Capsule 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.
Co-administration of Smartova-L Capsule and Citalopram may raise the risk of a serious irregular heartbeat.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule may increase the risk of blood clots.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Smartova-L Capsule 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.
Co-administration of Smartova-L Capsule may have an effect when used with Diethylstilbestrol, making it less effective in treating your disease.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Smartova-L Capsule 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 ethinyl estradiol may interfere with Smartova-L Capsule's activity and make it less effective in treating the condition.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Smartova-L Capsule 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.
Smartova-L Capsule may have a negative effect when used with Estradiol, making it less effective in treating your disease.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Smartova-L Capsule 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.
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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.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Smartova-L Capsule to avoid unpleasant side effects. Alcohol intake, along with Smartova-L Capsule, may cause increased drowsiness.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Smartova-L Capsule is pregnancy category D medicine so, should not be taken during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Smartova-L Capsule should not be taken during breastfeeding as it passes into the breastmilk and may harm the nursing baby.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Smartova-L Capsule may cause dizziness and drowsiness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Consult your doctor
It is safe to take Smartova-L Capsule if prescribed. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
It is safe to take Smartova-L Capsule if prescribed. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Smartova-L Capsule should not be used by children, as the efficacy and safety have not been established.
Heart
Smartova-L Capsule is not recommended for use in heart patients as it can lead to cardiovascular effects.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Caution should be exercised while taking Smartova-L Capsule in geriatric patients, as it can lead to adverse effects.
FAQs
Smartova-L Capsule belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines used to treat breast cancer in women.
Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule prevents the growth of cancer cells. Thereby, Smartova-L Capsule helps in slowing down or stopping the growth and/or spreading the tumours to other body parts.
Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule. Regularly monitor blood pressure levels while taking Smartova-L Capsule. Consult your doctor if you regularly notice high blood pressure levels.
Do not stop taking Smartova-L Capsule on your own. You are advised to take Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule.
Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule.
Smartova-L Capsule may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
Smartova-L Capsule should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
Smartova-L Capsule can be taken with or without food.
Smartova-L Capsule 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.
Smartova-L Capsule is prescribed to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.
Smartova-L Capsule may cause high blood pressure. Therefore, irbesartan should be taken with Smartova-L Capsule only if prescribed by the doctor. Regularly monitor blood pressure levels while taking Smartova-L Capsule.
Smartova-L Capsule may cause eye problems like blurred vision and cataracts. Consult the doctor if you experience blurred vision or eye irritation.
Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule 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 Smartova-L Capsule.
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.
Smartova-L Capsule is not recommended for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
The time required for Smartova-L Capsule to show its effects depends upon your condition and severity. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
If you miss a dose of Smartova-L Capsule 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.
Smartova-L Capsule may interact with antidepressants (citalopram, escitalopram) and anticancer medicines (tamoxifen). Let the doctor know if you are taking these medicines.
Store Smartova-L Capsule at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
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