Name: Tamodex 20mg Tablet
SKU: 10643
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Uses of Tamodex 20mg Tablet

Tamodex 20mg Tablet is used to

Treat adults with metastatic estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer (cancer that has spread to other parts of the body)
Treat adults with early-stage estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer (after radiation and surgery for breast cancer)
Reduce the risk of getting breast cancer in (other breast in adults after treatment for breast cancer & in women with a high risk of getting breast cancer)
Treat infertility in women
Reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in women with DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ – cancer of the lining of milk ducts in the breast)

Introduction Of Tamodex 20mg Tablet

Tamodex 20mg Tablet contains Tamoxifen citrate. It is used to treat and prevent breast cancer. It is also used to treat infertility in women caused by a failure to produce and release eggs properly. Cancer is a disorder in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner.
Tamodex 20mg Tablet should not be used if you are pregnant, taking treatment for infertility, taking medicines to treat blood clots, and if you have had or having blood clots with the cause not known. Talk to your doctor if you have uterine cancer or other problems with your uterus, irregular periods, abnormal vaginal bleeding, or had a stroke before taking this medicine. Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least 9 months after the last dose.

Therapeutic Effects of Tamodex 20mg

Tamodex 20mg Tablet competes with estrogen for binding to the estrogen receptor, decreases the estrogen receptor-dependent growth in breast tissue, and slows down the growth of cancer cells.

Interaction of Tamodex with other drugs

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products that you are taking or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Tamodex 20mg tablet and decrease its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information about Tamodex

Keep Tamodex 20mg Tablet out of sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25°C.

How to consume Tamodex

Always take Tamodex exactly as your doctor has told you. You can take this medicine with or without food. Do not crush or chew the tablets.

Safety Advices for Tamodex

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Tamodex is contraindicated in pregnant women. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unsafe to breastfeed while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Tamodex 20mg .

Lungs

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Tamodex can be administered in patients with lung problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any lung problems before starting the treatment with this tablet.

Liver

Consult your doctor

There is limited information available on the use of Tamodex in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any liver problems before starting the treatment with this tablet.

Alcohol

Unsafe

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tamodex 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor for more advice.

Driving

Consult your doctor

Avoid driving if you feel tired while being treated with Tamodex 20mg .

Side Effects of Tamodex

Serious

Blood clot (chest pain, shortness of breath, feeling weak, swelling of leg or calf)
Swelling of lips, face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing, itching
Stroke
Unusual vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, irregular periods
A feeling of discomfort in the lower tummy (pain or pressure)
Swelling of feet, ankles, or hands

Common

Nausea, vomiting
Skin rash, hot flushes
Tiredness
Changes in vision, taste
Numbness or tingling in the skin
High levels of fats in your blood
Anemia
Leg cramp
Headache, feeling light-headed
Diarrhea, constipation
Abnormal liver function
Muscle pain
Thinning of hair
Itching of genitals

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