Tamoxifen
Uses
Tamoxifen, Tamoxifen Citrate is used in the treatment and prevention of Breast cancer.
How it Works
Tamoxifen, Tamoxifen Citrate works by blocking the effects of estrogen. Estrogen is a natural female hormone in breast tissue. Certain types of breast cancer require estrogen to grow thus Tamoxifen, Tamoxifen Citrate blocks Estrogen stopping the growth of breast cancer cells.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Tamoxifen, Tamoxifen Citrate may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Fatigue,
Skin rash,
Chest Pain,
Chills
Fluid retention,
Vaginal bleeding,
Hot flashes,
Anxiety,
Vaginal discharge