Tamoxifen

Different types of breast cancer thrive on estrogen to grow and spread. Tamoxifen helps to block the functioning of this estrogen in a cancer that turn metastasized. It also helps to lower the chances of breast cancer in women with a high risk of developing it.

Tamoxifen is not to be taken if you’re pregnant as it could potentially harm the baby. If you have a history of liver disease, cataract, stroke, or high triglycerides, tell your doctor. Your doctor may ask you to undergo mammograms and breast self exams in order to find out if the medicine is not causing harm.

Measure Tamoxifen using proper measuring spoons or cups. It can be taken with or without food, according to the doctor’s directions. While taking this medicine, you may need to take several blood tests. If you have surgery or any other medical test coming up, you may need to stop using it for a short period.

Tamoxifen increases your chances of developing a blood clot or a stroke. If you have a breast lump, unusual bleeding from the vagina, blurred vision, liver problems and hot flashes, call your doctor immediately.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Breast Cancer

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Fatigue

• Skin Rash

• Fluid Retention

• Vaginal Bleeding

• Hot Flashes

• Vaginal Discharge

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Nolvadex 10mg tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Nolvadex 10mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Tamoxifen as ingredient

• Cytotam 10mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Caditam 10Mg Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Entax 20Mg Tablet

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Caditam 20mg Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Tamoxilon 10Mg Tablet

  Celon Laboratories Ltd

• Valodex 10Mg Tablet

  Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Tomifen 10Mg Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Oncomox 10Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Tamtero 20Mg Tablet

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Fineova 40Mg Tablet

  Akumentis Healthcare Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

This medication works by binding itself to the estrogen receptors, thereby developing a conformational change in the receptor. This changes the nature of estrogen-dependent genes. Tamoxifen helps reduce the reproduction and growth of breast cancer cells by blocking the estrogen in the breast.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Evafem 2Mg Tablet

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  Premarin 1.25Mg Tablet

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  Acitrom 4Mg Tablet

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  Acenomac 3Mg Tablet

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• Tamoxifen-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/tamoxifen

• Tamoxifen-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00675

• TAMOXIFEN tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=TAMOXIFEN