Nolvadex Tamoxifen Citrate - Women Health |
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Nolvadex Tamoxifen Citrate, an anticancer drug, is
given to treat breast cancer. It
also has proved effective when
cancer has spread to other parts of
the body. Nolvadex is most effective
in stopping the kind of breast
cancer that thrives on
estrogen. Nolvadex is also prescribed
to reduce the risk of invasive
breast cancer following surgery and
radiation therapy for ductal
carcinoma in situ. The drug can also
be used to reduce the odds of breast
cancer in women at high risk of
developing the disease. Nolvadex does not
completely eliminate your chances,
but in a five-year study of over
1,500 high-risk women, it slashed
the number of cases by 44 percent.
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Most important fact
about Nolvadex
Although Nolvadex reduces the risk
of breast cancer, it increases othe
possibility of developing
endometrial (uterine) cancer. Women
taking Nolvadex should have routine
gynecological examinations and
report any abnormal vaginal
bleeding, changes in menstrual
periods, change in vaginal
discharge, or pelvic pain or
pressure to the doctor immediately.
Even after Nolvadex therapy has
stopped, any abnormal vaginal
bleeding should be reported at once.
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How
to take Nolvadex?
Take Nolvadex exactly as prescribed.
Do not stop taking this medication
without first consulting your
doctor. It may be necessary to
continue taking the drug for several
years.
--If you miss a dose of Nolvadex...
Do not try to make it up. Go back to
your regular schedule with the next
dose.
--Storage instructions for Nolvadex...
Nolvadex may be stored at room
temperature.
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Nolvadex side effects
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Side effects from Nolvadex are
usually mild and rarely require the
drug to be stopped. If any develop
or change in intensity, inform your
doctor as soon as possible. Only
your doctor can determine if it is
safe for you to continue taking
Nolvadex.More common side effects
may include:Hot flashes, nausea,
vomiting
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Why should Nolvadex not be
prescribed?
Do not take Nolvadex if you are
sensitive to it or have ever had an
allergic reaction to it.
If you are taking the blood-thinning
drug Coumadin or have had problems
with clots in your veins or your
lungs, you should not take Nolvadex
to reduce the risk of breast cancer,
and when taking it to treat an
actual case of the disease, you
should use it with caution.
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Recommended Dosage of Nolvadex
Adult
Breast Cancer Treatment
The daily dosage of Nolvadex ranges from 20 to
40 milligrams. If you are taking
more than 20 milligrams a day, your
doctor will have you divide the
total into 2 smaller doses taken in
the morning and evening. Nolvadex
comes in forms: Nolvadex 10mg and 20 mg.
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
The recommended dose is Nolvadex 20mg once daily for 5 years.
Breast Cancer Prevention
The recommended dose is Nolvadex 20mg once a day for up to 5
years.
Children
Safety and efficacy in children have
not been established.
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Possible food and
drug interactions when taking Nolvadex
If Nolvadex is taken with certain
other drugs, the effects of either
could be increased, decreased, or
altered. It is especially important
to check with your doctor before
combining Nolvadex with the
following:
Aminoglutethimide (Cytadren)
Blood-thinning drugs such as
Coumadin
Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
Cancer drugs such as Cytoxan
Letrozole (Femara)
Phenobarbital
Rifampin (Rifadin)
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Nolvadex
Tamoxifen Citrate |
Prices |
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Nolvadex 10mg (100 pills)
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$55.00 |
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Nolvadex 10mg (200 pills)
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$98.00 |
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Nolvadex 20mg (96 pills)
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$86.40 |
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Nolvadex 20mg (192 pills)
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$163.20 |
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