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Create ABHAIntroduction to Cytofen 10mg Tablet
This is an anti-estrogen medicine that is mainly effective in treating breast cancer. Pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women are at high risk for breast cancer. This medicine reduces this risk. It slows down the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
How Cytofen 10mg Tablet works
Tamoxifen is a hormone-based medicine that reduces the effects of estrogen in the breast by binding with estrogen receptors in the body. It slows down the growth and multiplication of breast cancer cells.
How To Use Cytofen 10mg Tablet
- The drug can be taken on an empty stomach or after having food.
- Maintain consistency while taking the treatment course.
- Follow the dose and duration prescribed by a doctor.
- Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass full of water without breaking, crushing, and chewing it.
Special Precautions About Cytofen 10mg Tablet
- Inform your doctor if side effects persist or get worse.
- Inform your doctor if you are on treatment of infertility or had a blood clot disorder.
- Inform your doctor if you are already running on any other medication.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or braestfeeding.
- Monitoring of calcium levels in the body and liver function can be suggested.
Benefits Of Cytofen 10mg Tablet
- Relieve several symptoms like bloody discharge from nipples, modifications in the breast shape or texture.
- Relieve several symptoms of breast lumps.
Side Effects Of Cytofen 10mg Tablet
- hot flashes
- fluid retention
- mood swings
- nausea
- vaginal bleeding
What If I Missed A Dose Of Cytofen 10mg Tablet
- Use the medicine as you remember to take.
- If the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose.
- Do not double up for the missed Dose.
- If you miss doses frequently then consult your Doctor.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- SSRIs- Fluoxetine
- CYP2D6 Inhibitors- Paroxetine
Drug Food Interaction
- Grapefruit Juice
- Soy Products
Disease Explanation
Breast cancer is a type of malignant tumor that starts in the breast cells and causes symptoms like breast lumps, breast form alterations, and nipple discharge.
Safety Advice for Cytofen 10mg Tablet
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
If you have liver problems, use this medication with caution and speak with your doctor.
If you have kidney problems, use this medication with caution and speak with your doctor.
Interaction of this drug with alcohol can be harmful.
It may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
It is highly unsafe to use this drug during pregnancy; it may harm developing baby.
It is considered to be unsafe to use while breastfeeding; it may harm infant by passing through breast milk. Consult a doctor.
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Written By
Rakshita Garg
M.Pharma
Content Updated on
Friday, 2 August, 2024
