Nolvadex
(Tamoxifen) Information
IMPORTANT
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT
SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN,
PHARMACIST OR OTHER
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE
THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR
YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING THIS DRUG.
NOLVADEX 10MG DIN: 02048477
TAMOXIFEN - ORAL
USES:
Nolvadex (Tamoxifen) is a drug that blocks the action of the
hormone estrogen. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer
in women.
HOW
TO USE: Take this drug by mouth exactly as prescribed for
the full treatment period.
SIDE
EFFECTS: Nausea, hot flashes, weight gain or headache may
occur. If these effects persist
or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Report promptly: abnormal vaginal bleeding or irregular periods,
vaginal discharge, groin pain, vision changes.
Unlikely but report promptly: vomiting, rash. Very unlikely
but report promptly: dark urine, yellowing eyes and skin, easy
bruising, persistent sore throat, fever, mental or mood changes,
trouble breathing, unusual tiredness, leg pain or swelling.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: eye problems,
blood disorders, cancers, liver disease, allergies (especially
drug allergies).
Use reliable birth control (e.g., proven barrier methods) during
treatment and for at least two months after treatment. Consult
your doctor or pharmacist.
This drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult
your doctor before using this drug.
It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because
of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using
this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include shakiness and dizziness.
NOTES:
Keep all doctor and lab visits because it is important you have
your progress monitored.
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.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
