Tamoxifen Tablet Benefits & Uses

Tamoxifen Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer

Tamoxifen Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tamoxifen Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tamoxifen Tablet is used -

Severe

Hot Flashes
Vaginal discharge

Moderate

Fluid retention
Depression
Edema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue
Headache
Flushing
Weight Loss
Weakness
Cough
Dizziness
Back Pain
Breast pain

Tamoxifen Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Tamoxifen Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Tamoxifen has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tamoxifen without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Tamoxifen Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Tamoxifen can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tamoxifen Tablet on the Kidneys?

Tamoxifen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tamoxifen Tablet on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Tamoxifen. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tamoxifen Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Tamoxifen rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tamoxifen Tablet with Other Drugs

Tamoxifen Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Warfarin

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Telmisartan,Amlodipine

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Mild

Bromocriptine

Tamoxifen Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tamoxifen Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Blood Clotting Disorders
Cataract
High Cholesterol

Frequently asked Questions about Tamoxifen Tablet

Is this Tamoxifen Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tamoxifen Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Tamoxifen Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Tamoxifen Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tamoxifen Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tamoxifen Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Tamoxifen Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tamoxifen Tablet

There is no information on the effects of taking Tamoxifen Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tamoxifen Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tamoxifen Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Soltamox® (tamoxifen citrate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 313-314

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1171-1172

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