CYTOTAM 10MG TABLET
Rs.16.90for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for CYTOTAM tablet
alcohol interaction for CYTOTAM tablet
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It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Cytotam 10mg tablet at a fixed time.
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Cytotam 10mg tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
WEIGH RISKS VS. BENEFITS
Cytotam 10mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR CYTOTAM 10mg tablet
Tamoxifen(10mg)
Cytotam tablet uses
Cytotam 10mg tablet is used in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer
How cytotam tablet works
Cytotam 10mg tablet blocks the effects of estrogen, a natural female hormone in breast tissue which is responsible for breast cancer.
Common side effects of cytotam tablet
Nausea, Fatigue, Skin rash, Fluid retention, Vaginal bleeding, Hot flashes, Vaginal discharge
COMMON DOSAGE FOR CYTOTAM 10MG TABLET
Patients taking CYTOTAM 10MG TABLET
- 60%Twice A Day
- 40%Once A Day
SUBSTITUTES FOR CYTOTAM tablet
12 Substitutes
12 Substitutes
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Expert advice FOR CYTOTAM tablet
Do not take tamoxifen and tell your doctor if:
- you are allergic (hypersensitive) to tamoxifen or any other ingredients.
- you are pregnant or breast feeding.
- you are taking anastrozole to treat breast cancer.
Avoid becoming pregnant while taking this medicine and up to 2 months of finishing the course; if you are sexually active, you should use a barrier method or other non-hormonal method of contraception. Talk to your doctor about this.
Do not drive or use machinery. This medicine can cause eye problems and dizziness.
You may be required to undergo blood tests, eye tests and gynecological tests before and while you are taking this medicine.If you're taking the solution, make sure to keep it at room temperature and protect it from light. Throw it away after 3 months, even if you haven't finished all of it. Taking tamoxifen may increase your risk of uterine cancer, stroke, or a blood clot in the lung, which can be fatal. Talk with your doctor about your specific risks in taking this medication.To make sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your doctor may want you to have mammograms and to perform routine breast self exams on a regular basis. Your liver function may also need to be tested. Visit your doctor regularly.
Frequently asked questions FOR CYTOTAM 10mg tablet
Tamoxifen
Q. Is tamoxifen a chemotherapy drug/ a chemo pill/ kill cancer cells/ cytotoxic/ a steroid/ necessary/ generic drug/ does tamoxifen work?
Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) for both prevention and treatment of breast cancer in high-risk women. It is not actually a chemotherapy or cytotoxic but a hormone therapy which is given as part of an adjuvant chemotherapy program and works in women who have breast cancer that depends on estrogen for growth
Q. What is Cytotam 20/ Nolvadex?
Cytotam 20/ Nolvadex are brand names of Tamoxifen
Q. Is Nolvadex a SERM /is nolvadex prescription only/ does Nolvadex reduce estrogen?
Nolvadex is a brand name for tamoxifen. Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It is to be used only at the advice and under the supervision of registered medical practitioner. Tamoxifen binds and blocks the estrogen receptors on the surface of breast cells, preventing estrogen from binding to the estrogen-sensitive cancer cells and stops the growth and reproduction of these deadly cells
