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Introduction to Tamoxifen 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 Tamoxifen 20mg Tablet 10s
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
If you have liver problems, use this medication with caution and speak with your doctor.
If you have kidney problems, use this medication with caution and speak with your doctor.
Interaction of this drug with alcohol can be harmful.
It may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
It is highly unsafe to use this drug during pregnancy; it may harm developing baby.
It is considered to be unsafe to use while breastfeeding; it may harm infant by passing through breast milk. Consult a doctor.
How Tamoxifen 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 Tamoxifen 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 Tamoxifen 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 Tamoxifen 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 Tamoxifen 20mg Tablet 10s
- hot flashes
- fluid retention
- mood swings
- nausea
- vaginal bleeding
Similar Medicine Of Tamoxifen 20mg Tablet 10s
What If I Missed A Dose Of Tamoxifen 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
Drug Interaction
- SSRIs- Fluoxetine
- CYP2D6 Inhibitors- Paroxetine
Drug Food Interaction
- Grapefruit Juice
- Soy Products
Disease Explanation
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.
Written By
Rakshita Garg
M.Pharma
Content Updated on
Friday, 2 August, 2024Prescription Required
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