Tamoxi 1010mg
Tablet
Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tamoxi 10. |
| Pregnancy | UNSAFE Tamoxi 10 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful ef... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Tamoxi 10 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Tamoxi 10 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Tamoxi 10 may cause tiredness. This may affect your driving ability. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Tamoxi 10 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tamoxi 10 may not be needed i... View More |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Tamoxi 10 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Tamoxi 10 is an anti-estrogens. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is also used to reduce the risk of breast cancer in women with a high c... View More
Uses of Tamoxi 10
- Breast cancer
Side effects of Tamoxi 10
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- Hot flashes
- Thinning of hair
- Vaginal discharge
- Swelling
How to use Tamoxi 10
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tamoxi 10 may be taken wit... View More
How Tamoxi 10 works
Tamoxi 10 is a hormone-based medication. It works by binding to estrogen receptors and blocking the effects of estrogen (a natural female hormone) in th... View More
- Tamoxi 10 helps treat breast cancer.
- It also reduces the risk of cancer coming back and of getting cancer in the other breast.
- Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method (such as condoms) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for 2 months after you stop ta... View More
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if your periods become irregular, especially if associated with heavier bleeding.
- Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Indication
Breast cancer
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Breast Cancer Treatment 20 mg daily as a single or in 2 divided doses. Max: 40 mg daily. Continue with adjuvant therapy for at least 5 years F... View More
Contraindication
History of DVT or pulmonary embolism. Pregnancy and lactation. Concomitant coumarin-type anticoagulant therapy.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Patient w/ leucopenia and thrombocytopenia, hyperlipidaemias. Monitoring Parameters Perform periodic CBC (e.g. platelet counts) and LFTs. Routine gynaec... View More
Side Effect
>10% Hot flashes (64%),Vaginal discharge (30%),Amenorrhea (16%),Menstrual changes (13%) 1-10% Oligomenorrhea (9%),Cataracts (8%),Bone pain (6%),Nau... View More
Interaction
Increases dopaminergic effect of bromocriptine. Increased risk of thromboembolic events w/ cytotoxic drugs. Increased risk of bleeding w/ platelet aggre... View More
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