Fineova 40 Tablet 5.0 tablets in 1 strip

All Details About Fineova 40 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Fineova 40 Tablet

Description:

Excellentova 40 Tablet is an anti-estrogen. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is also used to reduce the risk of breast cancer in pre- and postmenopausal women with a high risk. This medicine helps to slow down the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

Excellentova 40 Tablet is also helpful in the treatment of infertility. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken with your doctor's advice. The dose and duration of the treatment may depend on the severity of your condition. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include hot flashes, vaginal bleeding, and menstraul irregularities. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It makes birth control pills less effective, hence use a condom and other preventive measures to avoid pregnancy.

Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are on treatment for infertility or have a blood clot disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check liver function and calcium levels in the body.

Uses:

Treatment of Breast cancer

Directions For Use:

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. Excellentova 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Excellentova

Hot flashes
Vaginal discharge
Metrorrhagia (menstrual bleeding at irregular intervals)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Excellentova 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Excellentova 40 Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Excellentova 40 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Excellentova 40 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Excellentova 40 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Excellentova 40 Tablet in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

What is Excellentova 40 Tablet and for what it is used for?

Tamoxifen is a medicine, which works against estrogen, a female sex hormone. It is used in the treatment of estrogen dependent breast cancer in women. It may also be used in the treatment of estrogen-dependent breast cancer in males.

How and in what dose should I use Excellentova 40 Tablet?

Take it as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day and the duration depends on your medical problem. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body. You can take it with or without food. Treatment with Excellentova 40 Tablet may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.

What if I forget to take Excellentova 40 Tablet?

If you forget to take a dose of Excellentova 40 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near to your next dose, skip it and follow your usual dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for the forgotten one.

What if I stop taking Excellentova 40 Tablet?

Do not stop taking Excellentova 40 Tablet, even if you start feeling well, unless your doctor tells you. Stopping it early may increase the risk of breast cancer coming back.

What are the common side effects of using Excellentova 40 Tablet?

The most common side effects associated with Excellentova 40 Tablet include menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, vaginal irritation, loss of sex drive and mood changes. It may also cause fluid retention, vaginal discharge, indigestion, nausea, and changes in your periods. If any of these bother you, consult with your doctor.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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