Nolvadex 10 mg 30 Tablets is a medication used to treat breast cancer, as well as anovulatory infertility in women.
Nolvadex 10 mg Ingredients
Each tablet of Nolvadex contains 10 mg of the active ingredient tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen.
Indications for Nolvadex Tamoxifen 10 mg
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Treatment of breast cancer
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Treatment of infertility caused by anovulation
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Primary prevention of breast cancer in women at moderate or high risk
How to Use Nolvadex?
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Breast cancer treatment (women): 20 mg daily
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Treatment of infertility caused by anovulation: 20 mg daily on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th days of the menstrual cycle; the dose may be increased later
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Primary prevention of breast cancer: 20 mg daily for 5 years in women at moderate or high risk
Nolvadex Side Effects
Nolvadex may cause some side effects, including:
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Fibroids
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Anemia
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Fluid retention
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Headache
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Dizziness
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Retinopathy
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Diarrhea
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Constipation
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Hair loss
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Depression
Does Nolvadex Cause Weight Gain?
Fluid retention is a common side effect of Nolvadex, which may lead to weight gain.
Contraindications for Nolvadex 10
Nolvadex should not be used in cases of:
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Hypersensitivity to its ingredients
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Pregnancy
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Treatment with anastrozole
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Personal or family history of venous thromboembolism complications
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Need to take anticoagulant medication such as Coumarin
Storage
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Keep out of the reach of children
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Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C
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Keep in the original packaging