Anti-Cancer » TAMOXIFEN (ta-MOX-i-fen)

Women taking Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) to decrease the risk of developing breast cancer have developed cancer of the uterus, stroke, and blood clots in the lung. Some of these events have been fatal.

The benefits of Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) outweigh the risks in women who already have breast cancer.

Consult your health care professional about the possible risks of taking this medcine for your condition before starting on a course with Tamoxifen (Nolvadex).

Tamoxifen is an anti-estrogen.

Take Nolvadex exactly as directed by your health care professional.

If you vomit after taking your dose of tamoxifen, call your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

changes in menstrual cycle/vaginal discharge
changes in vision
confusion
difficulty walking/talking/breathing
excessive thirst
new breast lumps
numbness
pelvic pain/pressure
redness/blistering/peeling/loosening of the skin(including inside the mouth)
shortness of breath
skin rash
sudden chest pain
swelling of lips/face/tongue
swelling/pain/tenderness in your calf or leg
unusual bruising or bleeding
vaginal bleeding
weakness
yellowing of the whites of the eyes/skin

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

aminogluthemide
bosentan
bromocriptine
chemotherapy drugs
cyclosporine
delavirdine
dietary supplements such as black cohosh/chasteberry/melatonin/soy isoflavones
efavirenz
estrogen hormones(including some birth control products)
nevirapine
protease inhibitors
rifampin
warfarin

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Men : may notice decreased sexual desire/impotence.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

If you vomit after taking your dose of tamoxifen, call your health care professional.

Nolvadex medicine is used to treat breast cancer in men or women.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

blood clots
blood disorders
cataracts/impaired eyesight
endometriosis
uterine fibroids
high calcium levels
high cholesterol
irregular menstrual cycles