Tamoxifen Citrate - Tamoxifen - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Tamoxifen Citrate.
• Nolvadex
• ta-MOX-ih-fen

Tamoxifen Citrate Miscellaneous Notes

• Keep all doctor and lab visits (for example, yearly pelvic/gynecology exams) because it is important to have your progress monitored.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, hot flashes, weight gain or headache may occur.
• If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Report promptly.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used short-term (less than one year) to treat girls age 2 -10 years of age who have premature puberty (McCune-Albright Syndrome).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include shakiness, dizziness, fainting, and irregular heartbeat.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Usage Instructions

• Take this drug by mouth exactly as prescribed for the full treatment period.
• Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug is not recommended for use with mibefradil or letrozole.
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.

Read Before Using Tamoxifen Citrate (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Warning

• Tamoxifen rarely may cause serious (possibly fatal) side effects.
• These include cancer of the uterus (endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma), as well as strokes and blood clots in the lung (pulmonary emboli).
• Tell your doctor immediately if you develop.

Tamoxifen Citrate Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Medicinal Applications

• Tamoxifen is a drug that blocks the action of the hormone estrogen.
• It is used in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer in women.