Description
Tamoxifen Citrate 10mg is a strong non-steroidal antiestrogen medicine that is mostly used in a management and prevention of estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. This targeted therapy works through the bonding of the pill to receptors in the breast tissue to inhibit the hormone from its stimulation of cancer cell growth. Tamoxifen is commonly prescribed to both pre- and post-menopausal women with elevated risk or newly diagnosed with hormone sensitive breast cancers. It also serves prevention role in people who have a meaningful family history or genetic tendency to breast cancer.
Benefits
- Inhibits estrogen-induced proliferation of cancer cells that are in the breast.
- Lessens the recurrence of breast cancer after the first treatment.
- Reduces the chances of the cancer to spread to the rest organs in the body.
- Provides protective benefits for people at high risk of developing breast cancer.
- Can be used as a supportive therapy in combination with various cancers treatments.
- Appropriate for a prevention strategy over the long term for high-risk patients.
- May help minimize incidence of contralateral breast cancer.
- Oral administration of the medication offers convenient daily dosing.
Dosage
The regular adult, twice a day dose is 10mg or according to instructions from a healthcare professional. Dosage can differ from patient to patient depending on the individual medical condition, the patient’s response to treatment and physicians advise required to follow. Tamoxifen is usually taken for the periods of 5 and 10 years depending on therapeutic objectives.
Precautions
- Monitoring that is conducted frequently is essential in those with a history of blood clots.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever suffered from liver disease, vision problems or suffered a stroke.
- Pregnancy must be avoided while on this medication because it can cause fetal harm.
- Combination with hormone replacement therapy is to be avoided except under guidance.
- Regular gynecological checkups are advised while using the product for a long time.
- Store in a cool, dry place in the absence of direct sunlight and moisture.
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Hot flashes
- Headache
- Muscle Ache
