In Breast cancerBriteova 5 Tablet is used in the treatment of hormone-sensitive breast cancer, especially in postmenopausal women. It helps lower the risk of cancer returning and supports long-term recovery after initial treatment.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common Side Effects :
Weakness
Joint inflammation
Dizziness
Fatigue
Bone pain
Back pain
Night sweats
Joint pain
Nausea
Osteoporosis
Cough
Shortness of breath
Weight gain
Hot flushes
Edema (swelling)
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Diaphoresis
Bone fracture
Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Briteova 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Briteova 5 Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This decrease in estrogen can slow down or stop the growth of some breast cancers that need estrogen to grow.

Alcohol:
Consuming alcohol with Briteova 5 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy:
Briteova 5 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breastfeeding:
Briteova 5 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving:
Briteova 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:
Briteova 5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Briteova 5 Tablet is recommended.However, there is limited information on the use of this medicine in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult with your doctor.

Liver:
Briteova 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Briteova 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

You have been prescribed Briteova 5 Tablet for the treatment of breast cancer.
It can be taken with or without food.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Briteova 5 Tablet affects you.
It may cause increased sweating and hot flushes. Try to keep cool by wearing light and airy clothes.
Your doctor may monitor your cholesterol level and bone mineral density (BMD) regularly as Briteova 5 Tablet can alter their levels.
Do not take Briteova 5 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If you miss a dose of Briteova 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.