Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet

Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet

Tamoxifen Citrate

Uses of Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet

Tamoxilon 10mg 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 to Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet

Tamoxilon 10mg 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.
Tamoxilon 10mg 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 Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet

Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet competes with estrogen (sex hormone) 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 Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet 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 Tamoxilon 10mg tablet and decrease its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.


More Information about Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet

  • Keep Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet out of sight and reach of children.
  • Do not store above 25°C.

How to consume Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet

Always take Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet 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 Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet

 

Pregnancy

Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet is contraindicated in pregnant women. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medicine.

 

Breast Feeding

It is unsafe to breastfeed while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet.

 

Lungs

It is unknown whether Tamoxilon 10mg tablet 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

There is limited information available on the use of Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any liver problems before starting the treatment with this tablet.

 

Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor for more advice.

 

Driving

Avoid driving if you feel tired while being treated with Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet.


Side Effects of Tamoxilon 10mg Tablet

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

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

Brand

Celon Laboratories LTD

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