Tamodex - 10mg

Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)

US Brands Equivalent to the Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)

●        Nolvadex

●        Tamosin

●        Tamofen

Generic Name of Tamodex - 10mg

Tamoxifen Citrate is the generic name of Tamodex - 10mg.

About The Drug Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)

Tamodex - 10mg is a drug used in treatment of breast cancer in women. The active drug constituent present in Tamodex - 10mg medicine is Tamoxifen Citrate. The drug acts by binding to the estrogen receptors and inhibiting the growth of proliferative cancer cells. The drug is available only on prescription by a registered medical practitioner.

Manufacturer of Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)

Tamodex - 10mg is produced by Biochem Pharmaceuticals in India which is a leading pharmaceutical company.

Strength of Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)

Tamodex - 10mg contains Tamoxifen Citrate as the active medicinal ingredient. It should be noted that Tamodex - 10mg is available in varying strengths. The physician prescribes the dose based on the patient factors.

Uses of Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)

●        Used to treat Breast cancer in women

It is a highly potent drug and must be used carefully. Overdosing and missing a dose can be fatal.

How Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate) Works?

Tamodex - 10mg works best or is beneficial in following ways:

The drug binds to the estrogen receptors and inhibit the the proliferative action of estrogen on the mammary glands.        

Before You Use Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)

You should be sure that:

1. You are not allergic to it.

2. It is not affecting the medicines you are taking with it or not interacting with those.

When Not To Use Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)

• In pregnancy

• In case of liver or kidney problems

• In case of HIV infection

What should be avoided while using Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)?

●        Using Alcohol

●        Smoking

●        Using ritonavir

●        Using analgesic medicines other by the physician than those prescribed

Tell Your Doctor If You

●        If you are allergic to Tamodex - 10mg

●        If you are taking any other medication for any disease or disorder.

●        If you have liver and kidney problems

The dosage of Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate):

Tamodex - 10mg is a highly potent drug.  Consult a doctor for the appropriate dose.

How much of Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate) to use?

It is available in the form of tablets. Use the drug quantity prescribed by your physician.

How to use Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)?

●        One should wash and dry his/her hands properly before taking Tamodex - 10mg.

●        Use only as much as needed or prescribed by the doctor.

●        One should take Tamodex - 10mg as long as directed by the physician.

For how long should I continue using Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)?

One should take Tamodex - 10mg as long as directed by the physician.

What things happen due to the overdose of Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)?

An overdose of Tamodex - 10mg can be fatal. Contact the doctor immediately in case of overdose.

In case of missed dose of Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)-   

Take the missed dose as soon as you recall it. If it is nearly close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Side effects of Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)-

The side effects of Tamodex - 10mg are as follows:

●        Abdominal cramps

●        Muscle cramps

●        Nausea

●        Leg pain

●        Hot flashes

Common drug interactions with Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)-

Some of the drugs that are known to interact with Tamodex - 10mg are as follows:

●        Ritonavir

●        Dolasetron

●        Leflunomide

●        Propoxyphene

Warnings and Precautions:

1. Avoid exposure to sunlight.

2. If irritation or allergies persist, stop the application of medicine and consult a doctor.

3. Keep in proper condition and out of reach of children.

Things to remember while using Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)-

1. Read the medicine packet thoroughly

2. Tell the doctor about your medical history.

3. Follow the instructions as told by the doctor.

4. Know before use that how to store the medicine at room temperature in a clean and dry place.

5. Do not consume high protein meals while using Tamodex - 10mg.

Indications and usage-

Tamodex - 10mg is prescribed by the doctor to treat breast cancer.

●        Swallow the Tamodex - 10mg as a whole, do not crush or break it.

●        Take Tamodex - 10mg in the exact same amount as prescribed.

●        It is better to take Tamodex - 10mg at a fixed time every day.

Dosage and administration-

Take the dose as prescribed by your physician.

The recommended dose of Tamodex - 10mg (Tamoxifen Citrate):

To get the result, one can use Tamodex - 10mg, orally 20-40 mg orally once in a day.

This is not a substitution for any medical advice, kindly contact the doctor for the appropriate dose according to the health condition.