TAMOXIFEN
CITRATE
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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 TAMOXIFEN
CITRATE.
TAMOXIFEN - ORAL (ta-MOX-ih-fen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Nolvadex
USES:
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 TAKE TAMOXIFEN CITRATE:
Take TAMOXIFEN CITRATE 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 or vision changes. Unlikely but report
promptly vomiting or rash. Very unlikely but report promptly dark
urine or yellowing eyes and skin, easy bruising, persistent sore
throat, fever, mental/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 or any 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. TAMOXIFEN CITRATE is not recommended for use
during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using TAMOXIFEN
CITRATE. It is not known if TAMOXIFEN CITRATE is excreted into
breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant,
breast-feeding while using TAMOXIFEN CITRATE 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.
Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For
information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at 1-800-854-1166. In
Canada call 1-800-668-1507.
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