| Generic Name:
Tamoxifen
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| Drug Class:
Antineoplastic, hormones
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| Description |
Nolvadex®(Tamoxifen) is a drug that blocks the action of the hormone estrogen. It is used in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer
in women.
OTHER USES: Nolvadex®(Tamoxifen) may also be used short-term (less than one year) to treat girls age 2 -10 years of age who have premature puberty (McCune-Albright Syndrome).
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| Proper
Use |
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Take Nolvadex®(Tamoxifen) by mouth exactly as prescribed for the full treatment period. Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions
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| Side
Effects |
Nausea, hot flashes, weight gain or headache may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Report promptly: abnormal vaginal bleeding or irregular periods, vaginal discharge, groin pain, vision changes.
Unlikely but report promptly: vomiting, rash.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: dark urine, yellowing eyes
and skin, easy bruising, persistent sore throat, fever, mental or mood changes, trouble breathing, unusual tiredness, leg pain
or swelling, dizziness.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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| Precautions |
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: eye problems, blood disorders, cancers, liver disease, allergies
(especially drug allergies).
Use reliable birth control (e.g., proven barrier methods) during treatment and for at least two months after treatment. Consult
your doctor or pharmacist.
Nolvadex®(Tamoxifen) is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this drug.
It is not known if Nolvadex®(Tamoxifen) is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using
this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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| Drug
Interactions |
Nolvadex®(Tamoxifen) is not recommended for use with mibefradil or letrozole. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: warfarin, rifampin,
St. John's wort.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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| Overdose |
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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the
US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
Symptoms of overdose may include shakiness, dizziness, fainting, and irregular heartbeat.
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| Missed
Dose |
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If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
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| Storage |
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Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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| Disclaimer |
| The above
information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist
or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed
to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate,
or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional
before using this drug. |
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