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Nolvadex Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
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Nolvadex (tamoxifen citrate) is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic breast cancer), to treat breast cancer in certain patients after surgery and radiation therapy, and to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. Most common side effects include hot flashes, nausea, leg cramps, hair thinning, or headache. A loss of sexual ability/interest may occur in men. Other less common side effects may also occur.
The recommended daily dose of Nolvadex for patients with breast cancer is 20-40 mg per day, in tablet form. Patients taking anastrozole or letrozole should not take Nolvadex as serious interactions could occur. SSRI antidepressants and cimeditdine may affect how Nolvadex works. Patients taking coumarin-type anticoagulants should be closely monitored. There may be risks to the fetus if Nolvadex is taken by pregnant women, however the benefit of the drug may warrant its use despite the potential risks. Nolvadex has been reported to inhibit lactation. It is not known whether the medication is passed through breast milk, but because of the potential risks for the fetus, women who are taking Nolvadex should not breast feed.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer
NOLVADEX (tamoxifen citrate) is effective in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer in women and men. In premenopausal women with metastatic breast cancer, NOLVADEX (tamoxifen citrate) is an alternative to oophorectomy or ovarian irradiation. Available evidence indicates that patients whose tumors are estrogen receptor positive are more likely to benefit from NOLVADEX (tamoxifen citrate) therapy.
Adjuvant Treatment of Breast Cancer
NOLVADEX (tamoxifen citrate) is indicated for the treatment of node-positive breast c...
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Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic breast cancer), to treat breast cancer in certain patients after surgery and radiation therapy, and to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients.
This medication can block the growth of breast cancer. It works by interfering with the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health...
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