NOLVADEX (TAMOXIFEN)
Nolvadex Information
Nolvadex is a medicine that is
also widely known under the name of Tamoxifen. This drug is known to block
estrogen’s (a female sex hormone) actions. Some types of Breast
Cancer occur with the growth of this hormone. Therefore, Nolvadex is commonly
used in the prevention and in the treatment of some Breast
Cancer types.
Nolvadex Indications
Because this medicine has
proven itself to be highly effective in blocking estrogen’s actions, Nolvadex
is commonly prescribed in the treatment (and sometimes in the prevention) of
some types of Breast Cancer. However, this drug can also be used for other
purposes, which have not been listed here.
Nolvadex Warnings
You should not start taking
this drug if you are suffering from allergic reactions to Nolvadex, or to any
of its ingredients. Before you start a treatment with this medicine, you should
inform your personal physician if you have allergic reactions to other
medicines or if you are suffering from:
·
liver disorders;
·
high levels of fatty acids
(triglycerides) in your blood;
·
a history of blood clot or
stroke;
·
a history of cataract;
·
if you are currently receiving
radiation treatment or chemotherapy.
If you are suffering from any
of the conditions that have been listed here, you may not be allowed to start
taking this medicine, or you may have to take in a lower dose of Nolvadex. Your
personal physician should monitor your treatment with this medicine, to see how
your body responds to the treatment.
Taking Nolvadex is known to
increase the risk of developing of stroke, uterine cancer, or a blood clotting
problems, disorders that can sometimes be lethal. Ask your personal physician
for further information regarding these risks. This medicine is a category D
FDA pregnancy drug. Therefore, a treatment with Nolvadex can have harmful
effects on a growing fetus. If you are pregnant or if you plan to be so soon,
you should ask for your personal doctor’s consent before you start taking this
drug. It has not been clearly determined whether this medicine’s main
ingredients can pass into breastmilk. However, you should ask your doctor if it
is safe to start taking Tamoxifen if you are currently breastfeeding an infant.
This drug is known to slow the organism’s milk production.
Nolvadex Intake Guidelines
Follow each and every one of
the advices that your doctor has given you regarding your treatment with
Nolvadex (do not disobey any of them). If you have any further questions you
should ask a doctor, a pharmacist or a nurse. You should also carefully read
the instructions from your drug’s label. This medicine should be taken in
exactly as prescribed by your physician. Do not take more or less than what he
has instructed. Accompany each dose of Nolvadex with a full glass of water. You
may take this medicine either on a full or on an empty stomach, because it
should not cause stomach upset.
Before you start taking this medicine, you should have a pregnancy test, to see if you are not pregnant. You should take Nolvadex on a regular basis, in order to get the proper results from your treatment. A treatment with this drug can last to up to 5 years. Do not stop your intake of Tamoxifen without your physician’s consent even if you start to feel better after a few days of treatment.
To make sure that this drug does not affect you in a harmful way, your personal physician should perform regular mammograms and test your liver functions. You should avoid missing any of your appointments with your personal physician. You should store this medicine in a cool and dry place, away from heat and moisture. Keep it away from the reach of pets and children, in order to avoid dangerous accidents.
Nolvadex Dosage
Ask your doctor to calculate
the dose of Nolvadex that suits you best. You must not deviate from the dose
that you have been prescribed in any way. The correct dosage varies from one
patient to another, as it depends on a couple of factors (among them: body
weight, the disorder’s severity, age, etc).
Nolvadex Overdose
Do not take double doses of
this product, as it can result in several unwanted side effects. If you suspect
that you are suffering from Nolvadex overdose, you should seek immediate
medical care (contact your local poison control center, alert your personal
physician). An overdose with this medicine should not trigger any life
threatening side effects.
Nolvadex Missed Dose
Try not to miss any of your
doses of Nolvadex. If you happen to miss one, take it as soon as you recall. If
it is time for another scheduled dose, simply skip the one that you have missed
and proceed with your regular dosing schedule. It is strictly forbidden that
you take extra doses of Nolvadex without your physician’s approval.
Nolvadex Side Effects
Inform your physician
immediately if you experience anything unusual while taking or shortly after
your treatment with Nolvadex.
Nolvadex Drug Reactions
Before you start taking
Nolvadex, you should alert your personal physician if you are taking any of the
following:
·
a blood thinner
(warfarin, Coumadin);
·
rifampin (Rifadin,
Rifamate, Rifater, Rimactane);
·
letrozole (Femara);
·
bromocriptine (Parlodel);
·
aminoglutethimide (Cytadren);
·
anastrozole (Arimidex).
If you are taking any of these
drugs, you may not be allowed to take Nolvadex. If you have to follow a
treatment with another drug, please ask for your doctor’s consent before doing
so.
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