Tamofen 20mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Tamoxifen (20mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Tamofen 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. Tamofen 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 is used to treat breast cancer and reduce the risk of breast cancer in pre- and postmenopausal women with a high risk. It can also be used to treat infertility. The dose and duration of treatment depend on the individual patient and the condition being treated.
Tamofen 20mg Tablet works by binding to estrogen receptors and blocking the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue, slowing down the growth and multiplication of breast cancer cells.
What is Tamofen 20mg Tablet and for what it is used for?
Tamofen 20mg Tablet contains Tamoxifen, which works against a female sex hormone called estrogen. It is used in the treatment of estrogen-dependent breast cancer in both women and men.
How and in what dose should I use Tamofen 20mg Tablet?
Take Tamofen 20mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. The dosage and duration of treatment depend on your medical condition. It's important to take the tablet at roughly the same time every day to maintain consistent medicine levels in your body. You can take it with or without food.
What if I forget to take Tamofen 20mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Tamofen 20mg Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as possible. If your next dose is close by, skip it and continue with your usual schedule. Do not double the dose to compensate for the missed one.
What if I stop taking Tamofen 20mg Tablet?
Do not abruptly stop taking Tamofen 20mg Tablet, even if you start feeling well. Only discontinue treatment under your doctor's guidance. Stopping early may increase the risk of breast cancer returning.
What are the common side effects of using Tamofen 20mg Tablet?
Common side effects associated with Tamofen 20mg Tablet include: hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, vaginal irritation, decreased sex drive, mood changes. Additionally, fluid retention, vaginal discharge, indigestion, nausea, and changes in your menstrual cycle may occur. If any of these side effects bother you, consult 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. Tamofen 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 while taking this medicine and for 2 months after stopping it
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding
- Inform your doctor if your periods become irregular, especially if associated with heavier bleeding
- Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tamofen 20mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Tamofen 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
Tamofen 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.
