Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer

Tamoxifen 10 mg 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 10 mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Tamoxifen 10 mg 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 10 mg 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 10 mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Tamoxifen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tamoxifen 10 mg 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 10 mg Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Tamoxifen rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Tamoxifen 10 mg 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 10 mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Blood Clotting Disorders
Cataract
High Cholesterol

Frequently asked Questions about Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet

Is this Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet has not been reported.

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

After taking Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

No, Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet

There is no information on the effects of taking Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

Tamoxifen 10 mg Tablet