- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Apr 20, 2023
Cytotam-20mg
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Product Overview
Composition: Tamoxifen(20 mg)
Cytotam 20 Tablet belongs to the class of 'anti-neoplastic agents', primarily used to treat breast cancer. It is also used to treat infertility caused by failure in the ovulation (produce and release) process in women. It is also used to reduce the risk of breast cancer in pre- and postmenopausal women with a high risk. This medicine helps to slow down the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are on treatment of infertility or had a blood clot disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check liver function and calcium level in the body.
Uses
Used in the treatment of Breast cancer.
Side Effect
Common side effects:
- Hot flashes
- Nausea
- Vaginal discharge
- Vaginal bleeding
- Mood swings
- Fluid retention
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cytotam 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It works
Cytotam 20 Tablet is a hormone-based medication. It works by binding to estrogen receptors and blocking the effects of estrogen (a natural female hormone) in the breast tissue. This slows down the growth and multiplication of breast cancer cells.
Safety Advice for Cytotam-20mg
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cytotam 20 Tablet.
Cytotam 20 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Cytotam 20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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