Before taking tamoxifen, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
If you have cancer limited to the milk ducts, or if you are taking this medication to prevent breast cancer, then...
Read moreI wrote about CYP2D6, which refers to a gene that codes for a biologic molecule involved in the breakdown of tamoxifen, about a year ago. ... Read more »
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), over 25,000 members strong, includes representatives from all areas of cancer care:... Read more »
Advisory: This week's post deals with sensitive sexual issues in a way that some readers may find graphic. This is your... Read more »
Research on the possibility of a drug interaction between tamoxifen (nolvadex) and serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - a class of... Read more »
Preventing deaths. Tamoxifen has long been hailed as a wonder drug for preventing recurrences of breast cancer. In the 1990s, studies... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Tamoxifen, the generic name of Nolvadex, is the oldest and most-prescribed SERM. Tamoxifen is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Chemical name: Tamoxifen Brand names: Nolvadex, Apo-Tamox, Tamofen, Tamone Class: SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator) hormonal therapy.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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