tamoxifen

Tamoxifen Citrate 20mg- 30 tab

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Tamoxifen Citrate- 20mg per tablet

Molecular Formula: C32H37NO8

Tamoxifen Info Based off of Research

  1. Breast Cancer Treatment: Tamoxifen is widely used for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. This type of cancer has estrogen or progesterone receptors on the cancer cells. Tamoxifen works by blocking the effects of estrogen on breast tissue, which inhibits the growth and proliferation of hormone-responsive cancer cells.

  2. Reduction in Cancer Recurrence: Tamoxifen is an important part of adjuvant therapy for women with early-stage breast cancer. It significantly reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence, making it an essential component of post-surgery or post-radiation treatment plans.

  3. Long-Term Therapy: Tamoxifen is often prescribed for extended periods (typically five to ten years) for women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. This long-term therapy helps maintain remission and reduces the likelihood of cancer recurrence over time.

  4. Risk Reduction for High-Risk Individuals: Some women at high risk of developing breast cancer, such as those with a strong family history of the disease or specific genetic mutations like BRCA1 or BRCA2, may take tamoxifen as a preventive measure. It can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in these high-risk individuals.

  5. Contralateral Breast Cancer Prevention: Tamoxifen may reduce the risk of developing cancer in the opposite breast (contralateral breast cancer) for women who have had breast cancer in one breast.

  6. Ovarian Cancer Prevention: In some studies, tamoxifen has been associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer, particularly in women who have taken it for breast cancer prevention or treatment.

  7. Bone Health: Tamoxifen may help maintain bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

  8. Alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): For women with a history of breast cancer who experience menopausal symptoms, tamoxifen may be considered as an alternative to traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT can increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence in some cases.

  9. Treatment of Gynecomastia: Tamoxifen may be used to treat gynecomastia, a condition characterized by breast enlargement in men, often caused by hormonal imbalances or certain medications.