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Tamoxifen belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics, and specifically to the type of antineoplastics known as antiestrogens. It is used in combination with other medications to treat early Breast Cancer.
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Tamoxifen belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics, and specifically to the type of antineoplastics known as antiestrogens. It is used in combination with other medications to treat early Breast Cancer.
Tamoxifen fights certain types of breast cancer, called hormone responsive or estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, by blocking the effects of the hormone estrogen in the body. This prevents the growth of the types of breast cancer cells that require estrogen for growth and survival. It is also used to treat breast cancer that is advanced or has spread to other parts of the body.
Teva Tamoxifen may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of Teva Tamoxifen may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of Teva Tamoxifen may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Your doctor may have suggested Teva Tamoxifen for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking Teva Tamoxifen, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking Teva Tamoxifen without consulting your doctor.
Do not give Teva Tamoxifen to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take Teva Tamoxifen if their doctor has not prescribed it.
The recommended dose of tamoxifen is 20 mg to 40 mg daily taken in 1 dose or in 2 divided doses. It may be taken with or without food. For the treatment of early breast cancer, the recommended duration of treatment is 5 years.
Tamoxifen sometimes causes nausea, but it is important to keep taking the medication even if you begin to feel ill, unless otherwise directed by the doctor. Do not stop taking tamoxifen unless you discuss it with your doctor first.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a different dose than the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to that Teva Tamoxifen be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store Teva Tamoxifen at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Teva Tamoxifen. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Teva Tamoxifen with your doctor.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking Teva Tamoxifen. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Teva Tamoxifen.
10 mg
Each white-to-off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablet engraved "N" over "10" on same side, and plain on the other side, contains tamoxifen citrate equivalent to 10 mg of tamoxifen. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, diacetylated monoglycerides, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, and titanium dioxide.
20 mg
Each white-to-off-white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablet engraved on one side, "N" over scoreline, "20" under it, and plain on the other side, contains tamoxifen citrate equivalent to 20 mg of tamoxifen. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, diacetylated monoglycerides, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, and titanium dioxide. Gluten- and tartrazine-free.
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