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USES: Tamoxifen is a drug that blocks the action of the hormone estrogen. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer in women.
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Nolvadex
Uses
Tamoxifen is a drug that blocks the action of the hormone estrogen. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer in women.
Notes
- Keep all doctor and lab visits because it is important you have your progress monitored.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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Nolvadex, 20mg, AstraZeneca |
Nolvadex |
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How To Use
- Take this drug by mouth exactly as prescribed for the full treatment period.
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 or vision changes.
- Unlikely but report promptly vomiting or rash.
- Very unlikely but report promptly dark urine or yellowing eyes and skin, easy bruising, persistent sore throat, fever, mental/mood changes, trouble breathing, unusual tiredness, leg pain or swelling.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of eye problems, blood disorders, cancers, liver disease or any 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.
- This drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor before using this drug.
- It is not known if this drug 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.
Missed Dose
- 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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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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