Drug Name

Nolvadex (Tamoxifen)

Drug Uses

Nolvadex is used for treating breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body.

How Taken

Take Nolvadex as directed by your doctor.

• Nolvadex may be used by mouth with or without food.
• Take Nolvadex with water or another nonalcoholic liquid.
• Swallow this medication whole. Do not break, grind, or bite before swallowing.
• Continue to take Nolvadex even incase you feel well. Do not miss any doses. Using Nolvadex at the alike time each day will help you to remember to take it.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may possess about how to take Nolvadex.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Nolvadex is an antiestrogen. It works by blocking the effect of estrogen on confident tumors. This may halt the growth of tumors that are activated by estrogen.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Nolvadex , take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Nolvadex between 68 as well as 77 degrees F (20 as well as 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed, light-resistant container. Store away from moisture, heat, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not take tablets after the expiration date printed on the label. Keep Nolvadex out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Nolvadex if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Nolvadex;
• you are using Nolvadex to reduce your risk of breast cancer as well as you possess a history of blood clots in the lung or leg;
• you are using Nolvadex to reduce your risk of breast cancer as well as you as well as take confident anticoagulants (eg, warfarin);
• you are using anastrozole.

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Important :

• Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Nolvadex may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor incase you possess unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor incase you possess not light, tarry, or bloody stools.
• Nolvadex may lower the ability of your body to fight infection. Avoid contact with people who possess colds or infections. Tell your doctor incase you notice signs of infection similar fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
• Recent tumors possess occurred in body sites other than the uterus in patients using Nolvadex . It is unknown incase Nolvadex may be the cause. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• Women who take Nolvadex to reduce the risk of breast cancer should possess a breast exam, mammogram, as well as gynecological exam before starting as well as during treatment with Nolvadex.
• Women who may become pregnant should begin using Nolvadex during a menstrual period. Women who possess irregular menstrual periods should possess a pregnancy test immediately before starting Nolvadex. Talk to your doctor incase you possess any questions about how to begin using Nolvadex.
• Women who may become pregnant must take effective nonhormonal birth control (eg, condoms, diaphragm) during sexual intercourse while they are using Nolvadex as well as for 2 months after they halt using it. Do not take hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills); it may not work as well while you are using Nolvadex. Discuss any questions about effective nonhormonal birth control with your doctor.
• Nolvadex will not halt you from becoming pregnant.
• Lab tests, including breast exams, mammograms, gynecologic exams, total blood counts, as well as liver function tests, may be performed while you take Nolvadex . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor as well as lab appointments.
• Nolvadex should be used with extreme caution in children; safety as well as effectiveness in children possess not been confirmed.
• Pregnancy as well as breast-feeding: Nolvadex may cause harm to the fetus. Do not become pregnant while you are using it as well as for 2 months after you halt using it. Incase you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits as well as risks of using Nolvadex while you are pregnant. It is not known incase Nolvadex is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Nolvadex.

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• bone pain; constipation; coughing; hot flashes; muscle pain; nausea; tiredness; vaginal discharge; weight loss.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unexplained hoarseness); abnormal menstrual periods; abnormal vaginal bleeding or bloody discharge; chest pain; coughing up blood; not light urine; decreased sexual desire or ability; depression; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; groin or pelvic pain or pressure; loss of appetite; loss of balance or coordination; missed menstrual period; recent or increased breast tumor or pain; recent or unusual lumps; one-sided weakness; pain or swelling in one or both legs; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; very bad or persistent tiredness or weakness; shortness of breath; skin changes; stomach pain; unexpected very bad headache; swelling of the arms or the legs; unusual bleeding or bruising; vision or speech problems; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

More Information

Nolvadex is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.