Entax 20mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Tamoxifen (20mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Neon Laboratories Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Entax 20mg Tablet is an anti-estrogens used in the treatment of breast cancer and to reduce the risk of breast cancer in pre- and postmenopausal women with a high risk. Entax 20mg Tablet is a hormone-based medication that works by binding to estrogen receptors and blocking the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue. It slows down the growth and multiplication of breast cancer cells. It is also helpful in the treatment of infertility. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms.
Entax 20mg Tablet works by binding to estrogen receptors and blocking the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue. This slows down the growth and multiplication of breast cancer cells.
What is Entax 20mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Entax 20mg Tablet contains Tamoxifen, a medication that works against estrogen, a female sex hormone. It is primarily used to treat estrogen-dependent breast cancer in women, and may also be used to treat estrogen-dependent breast cancer in men.
How and in what dose should I use Entax 20mg Tablet?
Take Entax 20mg Tablet as directed by your doctor. The frequency and duration of treatment depend on your individual medical condition. To maintain consistent levels of the medication in your body, take your tablet at the same time every day. You can take it with or without food. It is essential to note that treatment with Entax 20mg Tablet may be long-term, and you may need to take it for several years.
What if I forget to take Entax 20mg Tablet?
If you forget to take a dose of Entax 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for the forgotten one.
What if I stop taking Entax 20mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Entax 20mg Tablet without consulting your doctor, even if you start feeling well. Stopping treatment early may increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence.
What are the common side effects of using Entax 20mg Tablet?
Common side effects associated with Entax 20mg Tablet include menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, vaginal irritation, decreased libido, and mood changes. It may also cause fluid retention, vaginal discharge, indigestion, nausea, and changes in menstrual cycles. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.
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. Entax 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding
- Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first
- Inform your doctor if your periods become irregular, especially if associated with heavier bleeding
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Entax 20mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Entax 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Entax 20mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
