Description
Composition Tamoxifen (10mg)
Primary Use Breast cancer
Medicine Overview of Nolvadex Tablet
Uses of Nolvadex Tablet
Nolvadex 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer.
Nolvadex Tablet side effects
Common
Nausea, Fatigue, Skin rash, Fluid retention, Vaginal bleeding, Hot flashes, Vaginal discharge.
How to use Nolvadex Tablet
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. Nolvadex 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Nolvadex Tablet works
Nolvadex 10mg Tablet blocks the effects of estrogen, a natural female hormone in breast tissue which is responsible for breast cancer.
In Depth Information on Nolvadex Tablet
Expert advice for Nolvadex Tablet
- Your doctor has prescribed Nolvadex to treat breast cancer.
- Nolvadex lowers estrogen production in your body and reduces the growth of hormone sensitive tumors.
- Nolvadex may harm the unborn baby if used during pregnancy.
- Hot flashes (sudden sweating and feelings of warmth) may occur on starting treatment with Nolvadex, but should go away with time.
Nolvadex Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Nolvadex Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Nolvadex 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Nolvadex 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Nolvadex 10mg Tablet may cause tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
Nolvadex 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nolvadex 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Nolvadex 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
