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Tamoxifen

TAMOXIFEN contains Drug / Molecule called “Tamoxifen Citrate”.Tamoxifen is a prodrug, having relatively little affinity for its target protein, the estrogen receptor. It is metabolized in the liver into active metabolites more affinity with the estrogen receptor than tamoxifen itself. These active metabolites compete with estrogen in the body for binding to the estrogen receptor. In breast tissue, it acts as an estrogen receptor antagonist so that transcription of estrogen-responsive genes is inhibited.

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Indication

Tamoxifen Citrate is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic breast cancer).

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Precaution

Tamoxifen Citrate is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice.
Genitourinary side effects including endometriosis, vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, amenorrhea, altered menses, and oligomenorrhea.

Updated On Oct 21, 2019 by Admin