Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D

Drugs

Generic Name: Tamoxifen citrate
Product Name: Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D

Indication of Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D
Action of Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D
Dose advice of Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D
Schedule of Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D
Common side effects of Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D
Uncommon side effects of Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D

Indication of Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D:

Tamoxifen is used in the palliative treatment of breast cancer that has been shown to express oestrogen receptors.

Action of Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D:

Tamoxifen is a non-steroidal anti-oestrogen. It probably works by binding to oestrogen receptors, and this inhibits the effects of endogenous oestrogen. Many breast cancers have oestrogen receptors and therefore have their growth stimulated by the presence of oestrogen. By inhibiting oestrogen, Tamoxifen inhibits tumour growth.

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Dose advice of Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D:

Initial dose is 20mg once daily. If no improvement is seen within one month, increase to 40mg daily.

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Schedule of Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D:

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Common side effects of Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D:

hot flushes

nausea

vomiting

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Uncommon side effects of Nolvadex, Nolvadex-D:

fluid retention

vaginal bleeding

vaginal discharge

vaginal itching

tumour pain

tumour flare

lightheadedness

headaches

skin rash

hair lossIncreased occurrence of endometrial (lining of uterus) changes have been reported. These range from polyps to cancer. Unusual vaginal bleeding should be immediately reported to your doctor.Visual changes may occur rarely.

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