Tamoxi 20 is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tamoxi 20 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Tamoxi 20 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Tamoxi 20 may cause tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tamoxi 20 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tamoxi 20 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tamoxi 20 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Tamoxi 20mg Tablet
Introduction
Tamoxi 20 is an anti-estrogens. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is also used to reduce the risk of breast cancer in women with a high chance of developing it. This medicine helps to slow down the growth and multiplication of cancer c...
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Uses of Tamoxi 20
Breast cancer
Side effects of Tamoxi 20
Common
Nausea
Skin rash
Hot flashes
Thinning of hair
Vaginal discharge
Swelling
How to use Tamoxi 20
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tamoxi 20 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Tamoxi 20 works
Tamoxi 20 is a hormone-based medication. It works by binding to estrogen receptors and blocking the effects of estrogen (a natural female hormone) in the breast tissue. This slows down the growth and multiplication of breast cancer cells.
Quick Tips
Tamoxi 20 helps treat breast cancer.
It also reduces the risk of cancer coming back and of getting cancer in the other breast.
Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method (such as condoms) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for 2 months after...
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Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if your periods become irregular, especially if associated with heavier bleeding.
Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Brief Description
Indication
Breast cancer
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Breast Cancer Treatment
20 mg daily as a single or in 2 divided doses. Max: 40 mg daily.
Continue with adjuvant therapy for at least 5 years
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Contraindication
History of DVT or pulmonary embolism. Pregnancy and lactation. Concomitant coumarin-type anticoagulant therapy.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Patient w/ leucopenia and thrombocytopenia, hyperlipidaemias. Monitoring Parameters Perform periodic CBC (e.g. platelet counts) and LFTs. Routine gyna...
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