Tamoxifen (Systemic)
Brand Names : Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Gen-Tamoxifen, Nolvadex-D, Novo-Tamoxifen, PMS-Tamoxifen, Tamofen, Tamone
Proper Use of This MedicineUse this medicine only as directed by your doctor
. Do not use more
or less of it, and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. The
exact amount of medicine you need has been carefully worked out. Taking too
much may increase the chance of side effects, while taking too little may
not improve your condition.
Tamoxifen sometimes causes mild nausea and vomiting. However, it may have
to be taken for several weeks or months to be effective. Even if you begin
to feel ill, do not stop using this medicine without
first checking with your doctor
. Ask your health care professional
for ways to lessen these effects.
Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You can take the tablets
with or without food.
If you vomit shortly after taking a dose of tamoxifen, check with your
doctor. You will be told whether to take the dose again or to wait until the
next scheduled dose.
Dosing—The dose of tamoxifen will be different for
different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the
directions on the label
. The following information includes only the
average doses of tamoxifen. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so.
-
For oral
dosage form (tablets)
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For breast cancer in women or men:
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Adults—20 to 40 milligrams (mg) daily.
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For reducing the risk of developing breast cancer in high-risk women:
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Adults—20 milligrams (mg) a day, for five years
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For reducing the risk of developing invasive breast cancer in women
with ductal carcinoma in situ:
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Adults—20 milligrams (mg) a day, for five years
Missed dose—If you miss a dose of this medicine, do not take
the missed dose at all and do not double the next one. Instead, go back to
your regular dosing schedule and check with your doctor.
Storage—To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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