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NOLVadex 20mg Tablet is a product of AstraZeneca
Composition: Tamoxifen (20mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about NOLVadex 20mg Tablet

Description:

NOLVadex 20mg 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.

NOLVadex 20mg 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:

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. NOLVadex 20mg 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 NOLVadex

  • 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 NOLVadex 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
NOLVadex 20mg 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
NOLVadex 20mg 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 NOLVadex 20mg 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 NOLVadex 20mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of NOLVadex 20mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

What is NOLVadex 20mg 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 NOLVadex 20mg 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 NOLVadex 20mg Tablet may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.

What if I forget to take NOLVadex 20mg Tablet?

If you forget to take a dose of NOLVadex 20mg 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 NOLVadex 20mg Tablet?

Do not stop taking NOLVadex 20mg 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 NOLVadex 20mg Tablet?

The most common side effects associated with NOLVadex 20mg 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. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

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

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