Adova Capsule belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors 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.

Adova Capsule works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in producing the estrogen hormone. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth. Hence, blocking the aromatase enzyme, Adova Capsule prevents the growth of cancer cells. Together, Adova Capsule helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading tumours (cancer cells) to other body parts.

Take Adova Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take Adova Capsule for as long as your doctor prescribes it. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain, hot flashes, nausea, skin rashes, osteoporosis, and weakness. Do not hesitate to talk with your doctor if you persistently experience any of these side effects.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Adova Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Adova Capsule midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Adova Capsule if you have allergies, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, high levels of cholesterol, or severe liver or kidney disease. Avoid taking Adova Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Adova Capsule causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Adova Capsule should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Adova Capsule as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Adova Capsule to rule out any side effects.

Adova Capsule belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors. Adova Capsule is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by a female sex hormone called estrogen. Adova Capsule works by blocking the aromatase enzyme involved in the production of estrogens. Cancer cells require estrogen to grow, so blocking the enzyme Adova Capsule prevents cancer cells' growth. Thereby, Adova Capsule helps slow down or stop the growth and/or spreading of the tumours to other body parts.

Do not take Adova Capsule if you are allergic to any of its contents or have not yet gone through menopause (still getting your periods). To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Adova Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop the Adova Capsule midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Adova Capsule if you have allergies, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, high levels of cholesterol, or severe liver or kidney disease. Avoid taking Adova Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Adova Capsule causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Adova Capsule should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Adova Capsule as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Adova Capsule to rule out any side effects.

• Your doctor may advise you to regularly measure body density before, during, and after the treatment as the Adova Capsule may cause bone thinning due to the reduction of estrogen in the body.
• Adova Capsule should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Adova Capsule.