December 24, 2008
Dear Sir / Madam,
This is Sapna Agrawal writting from Indore Madhya Pradesh, i was married at nov. 2003 but never got pregnant till march 2008, first time i got pregnant at march 2008 but it turned into a miscarraige since that i m trying to concive but failed. My age is 27 and wheight 65 kg. Now my gynoclogist is asking me to take Tab. Letroz for ovulation from 2nd day of my period to 6th day of it. i came across a article that says:-
There is both scientific and legal prohibition in using Letroz in young women. It is an anti-cancer drug to be used ONLY in old, post-menopausal women with advanced breast cancer. It is not permitted to be given to young pre-menopausal women for any reason what so ever.
Furthermore, gynaecologists are legally barred from using Letroz. As per law, it can be prescribed only by cancer specialists. If you look at the catch-cover/strip of Letroz, you would find such a warning. Hence if any gynaecologist prescribes Letroz, he/she is breaking the law and can be prosecuted under Consumer Protection Act for putting patients at risk. The manufacturer of Letroz was found to be involved in illegal, unethical and dangerous activity of inducing (both by misinformation and incentives) gynaecologists to prescribe its brand to increase sales. The Drugs Controller General, India (DCGI) issued a warning to the company to desist from such illegal activity.
Letrozole is the research product of Novartis. Indian companies have merely copied the medicine. Both, the Canadian government drug regulator and the innovator company Novartis, have warned gynaecologists all over the world not to misuse it for female infertility. Recent research on 150 letrozole-related pregnancies has shown that babies born to such mothers have suffered from bone malformations, heart defects and cancer. Wrote by: Dr. Chandra M. Gulhati Editor, MIMS, New Delhi.
Now, After reading this i m confused and scared about the medecine, please guide me now what to do for my conpection as i m desperate for a healthy pregnancy. and if its right than where to compalin against the Gynaecologists here at indore (M.P.)
Regards
Sapna Agrawal
Indore
94245-54077
This is Sapna Agrawal writting from Indore Madhya Pradesh, i was married at nov. 2003 but never got pregnant till march 2008, first time i got pregnant at march 2008 but it turned into a miscarraige since that i m trying to concive but failed. My age is 27 and wheight 65 kg. Now my gynoclogist is asking me to take Tab. Letroz for ovulation from 2nd day of my period to 6th day of it. i came across a article that says:-
There is both scientific and legal prohibition in using Letroz in young women. It is an anti-cancer drug to be used ONLY in old, post-menopausal women with advanced breast cancer. It is not permitted to be given to young pre-menopausal women for any reason what so ever.
Furthermore, gynaecologists are legally barred from using Letroz. As per law, it can be prescribed only by cancer specialists. If you look at the catch-cover/strip of Letroz, you would find such a warning. Hence if any gynaecologist prescribes Letroz, he/she is breaking the law and can be prosecuted under Consumer Protection Act for putting patients at risk. The manufacturer of Letroz was found to be involved in illegal, unethical and dangerous activity of inducing (both by misinformation and incentives) gynaecologists to prescribe its brand to increase sales. The Drugs Controller General, India (DCGI) issued a warning to the company to desist from such illegal activity.
Letrozole is the research product of Novartis. Indian companies have merely copied the medicine. Both, the Canadian government drug regulator and the innovator company Novartis, have warned gynaecologists all over the world not to misuse it for female infertility. Recent research on 150 letrozole-related pregnancies has shown that babies born to such mothers have suffered from bone malformations, heart defects and cancer. Wrote by: Dr. Chandra M. Gulhati Editor, MIMS, New Delhi.
Now, After reading this i m confused and scared about the medecine, please guide me now what to do for my conpection as i m desperate for a healthy pregnancy. and if its right than where to compalin against the Gynaecologists here at indore (M.P.)
Regards
Sapna Agrawal
Indore
94245-54077
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December 24, 2008
Indeed, all of this information was put out by the manufacturer to scare everyone from using Letrozole because they want no liability...Hence the Public Relations they are doing..
There are many more studies that show Letrozoles safety. The one study quoted was very poorly done that it was never published in any medical journals that I'm currently aware of, but has been used as propaganda by Novartis. Novartis does have the right to say all of this information.
Many gynecologists and fertility doctors, however, knowing the safety of Letrozole, do prescribe it around the world commonly for ovulation induction.
If one is scared about taking Letrozole, then please don't take and talk to your doc about other medications available.
You can learn more about letrozole, it's maker Novartis by searching this site