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Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s

by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Tamoxifen (20mg)

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Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s

Introduction to Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s

This is an anti-estrogen medicine that is mainly effective in treating breast cancer. Pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women are at high risk for breast cancer. This medicine reduces this risk. It slows down the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

Safety Advice for Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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If you have liver problems, use this medication with caution and speak with your doctor.

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If you have kidney problems, use this medication with caution and speak with your doctor.

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Interaction of this drug with alcohol can be harmful.

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It may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

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It is highly unsafe to use this drug during pregnancy; it may harm developing baby.

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It is considered to be unsafe to use while breastfeeding; it may harm infant by passing through breast milk. Consult a doctor.

How Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s works

Tamoxifen is a hormone-based medicine that reduces the effects of estrogen in the breast by binding with estrogen receptors in the body. It slows down the growth and multiplication of breast cancer cells.

How To Use Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s

  • The drug can be taken on an empty stomach or after having food.
  • Maintain consistency while taking the treatment course.
  • Follow the dose and duration prescribed by a doctor.
  • Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass full of water without breaking, crushing, and chewing it.

Special Precautions About Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s

  • Inform your doctor if side effects persist or get worse.
  • Inform your doctor if you are on treatment of infertility or had a blood clot disorder.
  • Inform your doctor if you are already running on any other medication.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or braestfeeding.
  • Monitoring of calcium levels in the body and liver function can be suggested.

Benefits Of Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s

  • Relieve several symptoms like bloody discharge from nipples, modifications in the breast shape or texture.
  • Relieve several symptoms of breast lumps.

Side Effects Of Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s

  • hot flashes
  • fluid retention
  • mood swings
  • nausea
  • vaginal bleeding

Similar Medicine Of Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s

What If I Missed A Dose Of Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s

  • Use the medicine as you remember to take. 
  • If the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose. 
  • Do not double up for the missed Dose. 
  • If you miss doses frequently then consult your Doctor.

Health And Lifestyle

Consume a diet rich in nutrients and calories that is well-balanced. Regularly partake in mild exercise as tolerated. Refrain from drinking too much alcohol and smoking. Observe your doctor's advice on medicines and follow-up visits. Keep an eye out for any adverse effects and notify a healthcare professional of any strange symptoms.

Drug Interaction

  • SSRIs- Fluoxetine
  • CYP2D6 Inhibitors- Paroxetine

Drug Food Interaction

  • Grapefruit Juice
  • Soy Products

Disease Explanation

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Breast cancer is a type of malignant tumor that starts in the breast cells and causes symptoms like breast lumps, breast form alterations, and nipple discharge.

FAQ's on Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s

What if I forget to take Caditam?

If you forget to take a dose of Caditam, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near to your next dose, skip it and follow your usual dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for the forgotten one.

How and in what dose should I use Caditam?

Take it as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day and the duration depends on your medical problem. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body. You can take it with or without food. Treatment with Caditam may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.

What are the common side effects of using Caditam?

The most common side effects associated with Caditam include menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, vaginal irritation, loss of sex drive and mood changes. It may also cause fluid retention, vaginal discharge, indigestion, nausea, and changes in your periods. If any of these bother you, consult with your doctor.

What if I stop taking Caditam?

Do not stop taking Caditam, even if you start feeling well, unless your doctor tells you. Stopping it early may increase the risk of breast cancer coming back.

What is Caditam and for what it is used for?

Caditam contains a medicine, Tamoxifen which works against a female sex hormone estrogen. It is used in the treatment of estrogen dependent breast cancer in women. It may also be used in the treatment of estrogen-dependent breast cancer in males.

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Rakshita Garg

M.Pharma

Content Updated on

Friday, 2 August, 2024

Prescription Required

Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s

by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Tamoxifen (20mg)

₹41₹37

10% off
Caditam 20mg Tablet 10s

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