Tomifen 20 Tablet Information

Tomifen 20 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Breast Cancer.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tomifen 20 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tomifen 20 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Tomifen 20 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Tomifen 20 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tomifen 20 Tablet related warnings talks about Tomifen 20 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Tomifen 20 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Tomifen 20 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tomifen 20 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Tomifen Benefits & Uses
Tomifen Dosage & How to Take
Tomifen Side Effects
Tomifen Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Tomifen with Other Drugs
Tomifen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tomifen
Tomifen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tomifen 20 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Tomifen 20 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer

Tomifen 20 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

Tomifen 20 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Tomifen 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Tomifen 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 Tomifen 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Tomifen may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Tomifen, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Tomifen.

Moderate
What is the effect of Tomifen 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Tomifen has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tomifen 20 Tablet on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Tomifen 20 Tablet on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tomifen 20 Tablet with Other Drugs

Tomifen 20 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

Tomifen 20 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tomifen 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Blood Clotting Disorders
Cataract
High Cholesterol

Frequently asked Questions about Tomifen 20 Tablet

Is this Tomifen 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Tomifen 20 Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Tomifen 20 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Tomifen 20 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Tomifen 20 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Tomifen 20 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tomifen 20 Tablet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Tomifen 20 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tomifen 20 Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tomifen 20 Tablet.

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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