Tevafen Benefits & Uses

Tevafen is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer

Tevafen 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

Tevafen Related Warnings

Is the use of Tevafen safe for pregnant women?

Tevafen shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Tevafen safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Tevafen. If you see any side effects, stop taking Tevafen immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Tevafen again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tevafen on the Kidneys?

Tevafen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tevafen on the Liver?

Tevafen can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tevafen on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Tevafen on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tevafen with Other Drugs

Tevafen 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

Tevafen Contraindications

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

Blood Clotting Disorders
Cataract
High Cholesterol

Frequently asked Questions about Tevafen

Is this Tevafen habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tevafen has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Tevafen as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tevafen only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Tevafen for mental disorders.

No

Tevafen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tevafen

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Tevafen, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tevafen

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tevafen.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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