Tamodex 20 Tablet Information

Tamodex 20 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Breast Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The right dosage of Tamodex 20 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Tamodex 20 Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Tamodex 20 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Tamodex 20 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Tamodex 20 Tablet related warnings talks about Tamodex 20 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tamodex 20 Tablet contraindications section.

Additionally, Tamodex 20 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tamodex 20 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Tamodex 20 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Tamodex 20 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer

Tamodex 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

Tamodex 20 Tablet Related Warnings

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

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

Severe
Is the use of Tamodex 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

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

Tamodex rarely harms the kidneys.

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

Tamodex may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

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

Tamodex may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tamodex 20 Tablet with Other Drugs

Tamodex 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

Tamodex 20 Tablet Contraindications

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

Blood Clotting Disorders
Cataract
High Cholesterol

Frequently asked Questions about Tamodex 20 Tablet

Is this Tamodex 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Tamodex 20 Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Tamodex 20 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Tamodex 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, Tamodex 20 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Tamodex 20 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tamodex 20 Tablet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tamodex 20 Tablet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tamodex 20 Tablet

Information about the interaction of Tamodex 20 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

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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