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Tamoxifen

Tamoxifen blocks the actions of estrogen, a female hormone. Certain types of breast cancer require estrogen to grow. Tamoxifen is used to treat some types of breast cancer in men and women. Tamoxifen is also used to lower a woman's chance of developing breast cancer if she has a high risk (such as a...

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Tamoxifen Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

Tamoxifen citrate tablets USP, a nonsteroidal antiestrogen, are for oral administration. Each tablet contains 10 mg or 20 mg tamoxifen (equivalent to 15.2 mg or 30.4 mg, respectively, of tamoxifen citrate, USP). Each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose,...

Frequently asked questions about Tamoxifen

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Tamoxifen results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill M 144 White Round is Tamoxifen Citrate
  • Pill M 274 White Round is Tamoxifen Citrate
  • Pill WPI 2233 White Round is Tamoxifen Citrate
  • Pill 93 782 White Round is Tamoxifen Citrate
  • Pill WPI 2232 White Round is Tamoxifen Citrate

Tamoxifen Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Tamoxifen Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 10 mg; 20 mg; 10 mg / 5 mL Usual Adult Dose for: Breast Cancer Breast Cancer - Adjuvant Usual Pediatric Dose for: McCune-Albright Syndrome Precocious Puberty Additional dosage information: Renal Dose Adjustments Liver Dose Adjustments Precautions...

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Tamoxifen Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Tamoxifen Side Effects Written by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD on March 22, 2025. Warnings Common Mild Serious Other FAQ Tamoxifen is a prescription medicine that is used to treat breast cancer in men and women. It is in a class known as a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) and is used to...

Tamoxifen (International database)

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Tamoxifen (International) In the US, Tamoxifen (tamoxifen systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: hormones / antineoplastics , selective estrogen receptor modulators and is used to treat Breast Cancer , Breast Cancer - Adjuvant , Breast Cancer - Male , Breast Cancer - Metastatic , Breast...

Tamoxifen Questions & Answers

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Tamoxifen Questions Overview Questions Displaying 14 questions associated with Tamoxifen . How do you relieve joint pain associated with tamoxifen or Aromasin? FAQ Answered by Drugs.com Is it common to lose hair AFTER stopping tamoxifen? FAQ Answered by Drugs.com I've recently stopped taking...

Tamoxifen Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Tamoxifen Interactions There are 456 drugs known to interact with tamoxifen , along with 5 disease interactions, and 1 alcohol/food interaction. Of the total drug interactions, 134 are major, 309 are moderate, and 13 are minor. Does tamoxifen interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to view...

Tamoxifen Support Group

Drug Questions & Answers (Drugs.com)

Tamoxifen Support Group Overview Questions Summary Our support group for Tamoxifen has 14 questions and 147 members. Updated 4 Nov 2024. Featured questions How do you relieve joint pain associated with tamoxifen or Aromasin? FAQ Answered by Drugs.com I've recently stopped taking Tamoxifen...

Tamoxifen Hexal Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Tamoxifen Hexal Side Effects Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info FAQ Note: This document provides detailed information about Tamoxifen Hexal Side Effects associated with tamoxifen . Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Tamoxifen...

Tamoxifen Pill Images - What does tamoxifen look like?

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Tamoxifen Pill Images Note: Multiple pictures are displayed for those medicines available in different strengths, marketed under different brand names and for medicines manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies. Multi-ingredient medications may also be listed when applicable. What does...

Tamoxifen Monograph for Professionals

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Tamoxifen (Monograph) Play pronunciation Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 25, 2024. Written by ASHP . Introduction Uses Dosage Warnings Interactions Stability FAQ Warning Women with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) and Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer Serious and life-threatening events...

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