Tamoxifen Citrate (Tamoxifen Citrate) - 10mg (10 Tablets)
Tamoxifen Citrate Prices
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-9 Items | $ 4.16 |
| 10-19 Items | $ 3.44 |
| 20+ Items | $ 2.80 |
- General Info
- How To Use
- Dosage
- Side effects
- Precautions
Brand Name : Tamoxifen Citrate
Generic Name: Tamoxifen Citrate |
Manufacturer : Fresenius Kabi
About Tamoxifen Citrate: Tamoxifen Citrate is a medication that is indicated for patients suffering from breast cancer. The medicine is categorized as a non-steroidal antiestrogen and is used for the treatment of breast cancer that has spread to other body parts. The medicine is also prescribed to patients who have had surgery and radiotherapy and can be used to lower the likeliness of high-risk patients such as those with a family history of cancer. This medicine works through causing an interference of the enzyme estrogen in the breast tissue thereby inhibiting the growth of cancer in the breast.
How to use Tamoxifen Citrate
Tamoxifen Citrate will come as tablets and with an instructional leaflet on how to take the medicine. Your physician will also guide you on how to take the medicine and you are recommended to adhere strictly to their instructions. This medication should be taken orally and may be taken with or without food as often as your physician instructs you, normally once or twice in a day. You may require frequent blood tests while using this medicine and you should attend every appointment scheduled by your doctor. These tests are important in establishing the progress of your treatment.
Tamoxifen Citrate Dosage
For patients suffering from mild symptoms of cancer, the recommended daily dose for treatment ranges between 20mg and 40mg daily. You should not self-medicate yourself Tamoxifen Citrate or use another patient’s dosage regardless of whether you suffer from the same conditions or not. Treatment using this medicine may last for as long as five years; it is important to set a regular schedule of taking the dose to ensure that you miss no doses. Only your doctor can reduce or increase your prescription, and it is wrong to alter the prescriptions without their consent.
Tamoxifen Citrate Side Effects
Patients using Tamoxifen Citrate may experience unwanted side effects during their treatment. Some commonly reported side effects include muscle pains, headaches, and numbness or skin tingling, hot flashes, reduced libido in men and hair thinning. These side effects should not last for long but should they persist or worsen, notify your doctor immediately. Report to an ER or consult your doctor immediately you notice any of these severe side effects; bloody or darkened urine, abdominal or stomach cramps, yellowing of the eye or skin, persistent nausea and vomiting and signs of infections including sore throats and fever.
Tamoxifen Citrate Precautions
Tamoxifen Citrate may not be suitable for use by all patients. Patients who are using blood thinners should not use this medicine. Pregnant women, those trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should first discuss the risks of using this medicine with their doctors before commencing on treatment. To ensure that this medicine is safe for treating your condition, inform your doctor about your blood clot history, your liver disease, your history of cataracts, whether you are undergoing radiation or chemotherapy or if you suffer from symptoms of high cholesterol or triglycerides. If you suffer from uterine cancer, blood clots in the lung or stroke, the use of this medicine may increase the severity of these conditions. Discuss with your doctor about the specific risks of taking this medicine to your conditions.
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