Nolvados 10 mg (Tamoxifen Citrate)

Driada "Nolvados" (Tamoxifen)  is used to prevent or treat breast cancer. Some cancers require high levels of estrogen hormone.

How the Tamoxifen acts:

•  tamoxifen blocks the production of female harmonics and their actions. Before you start using the drug, take a pregnancy test. The first dose of the drug should be during the menstrual cycle.

Make sure you are not allergic to tamoxifen.

Before using Tamoxifen, tell your doctor if you have:

•  liver disease;
•  elevated levels of triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood;
•  a history of stroke or blood clot formation;
•  if you have a history of cataracts;
•  with a course of radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

Consult your doctor and stop using the drug in case of pregnancy. This drug can be dangerous for the child. During the use of tamoxifen and within 2 months after, use non-hormonal contraceptives. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before continuing use.

Tamoxifen usage:

The dosage of the drug is 20 mg every day for 5 years. The dosage depends on your goal. Consult your doctor to clarify the correct dosage and duration of the cycle. Do not take the drug more than said, it can lead to bad aftermath. Strictly monitor all contraindications. Order a sufficient amount of the drug so that there are no gaps in the cycle. Undergo regular examinations in order to monitor the effects of the drug.

What to do in case of overdose:

• If you have taken too much of the drug, seek medical help urgently.

Tamoxifen side effects:

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction.

• urticaria.
• problems with breathing;
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• stop using Tamoxifen and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
• stroke symptoms, numbness of half of the body;
• sharp pain in the head, vision problems, confusion, difficulty speaking or with balance;
• chest pain, difficulty breathing or the release of blood;
• pain or swelling in one or each leg;
• infrequent discharge or bleeding from the ducts;
• menstrual changes;
• strange sensations in the belt area;
• fu symptoms, fever;
• body aches, chills;
• pale skin, simple bruising or bleeding;
• new lumps in the chest;
•  gastric pain, lowering of body temperature, refusal to eat,
•  darkening of urine, stool of unusual color,
•  changes in eye and skin color

Less serious side effects may include:

• heat under the skin;
• joint pain, bone pain, or tumors;
• rash or changes in the skin;
• swelling of the limbs;
• itching or dryness in the inguinal zone;
• depression or changeable mood, feeling of weakness;
• sharp weight loss;
• gag reflexes, nausea;
• dry cough. Sore throat;
• sexual dysfunction;
• dizziness, pain in the head;
• thinness or brittle hair.

Individual side effects may occur. Consult a doctor if you notice something unusual.

Nolvados (Tamoxifen)  storage:

Store Tamoxifen at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, away from children and four-legged friends.