Drug Information
What is Nolvadex used for?
This medicine is used to treat advanced breast cancer in men and women, reduce the incidence of breast cancer recurrence, reduce the incidence of breast cancer in women at high risk for breast cancer, treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women following total or partial breast removal surgery and radiation treatment, and to reduce the risk of breast cancer in women with DCIS (cancer of the breast milk ducts) after breast surgery and radiation.
When should Nolvadex not be taken?
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you are taking coumarin-type non-blood clotting medication you have a history of deep-vein blood clots or blood clots in the lungs you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant you are under 35 years of age
What precautions should I follow when taking Nolvadex?
Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition like liver, heart or kidney disease, high blood cholesterol or calcium levels,
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Nolvadex?
This medicine can increase the risk of uterine cancer, endometriosis (the spread of endometrial tissue outside the uterus), uterine fibroids, uterine polyps, ovarian cysts, stroke, and blood clots lodging in your lungs.
What are the side effects of Nolvadex?
Most severe: Pain or swelling in the calves; yellowing of the skin or eyes; new breast lumps; sudden vision changes; abnormal vaginal bleeding; unexplained shortness of breath; swelling of face and throat.
Most common: Hot flashes; absence of menstrual period; changes in menstrual cycle; menstrual spotting; bone pain; fatigue; muscle pain; pain; depression; swelling; vaginal discharge.
Other: Nausea; cough; weight loss; skin changes; mood swings; constipation; hair loss; abnormal skin sensations; giant hives.
How should I take Nolvadex?
How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Take this medicine in divided doses (morning and evening). Swallow Tablet whole with a drink of water. This medicine may be taken without regard to meals. Barrier or nonhormonal birth control is recommended during treatment in sexually active postmenopausal and premenstrual women. In women of childbearing potential, this medicine should be started during menstruation. In women with menstrual irregularity, a pregnancy test should be done just before the start of this medicine. Contact your health care provider at once if you suspect that you are pregnant. Contact your health care provider at once if sleepiness, mental confusion, difficulty talking, numbness, pain or swelling of legs, unexplained shortness of breath, coughing up blood, sudden chest pain, changes in vision, new breast lumps, abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge, menstrual irregularities, pelvic pain or pressure, bone pain, hot flashes, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, dizziness, headache, or loss of appetite occurs. Women taking this medicine to reduce the risk of breast cancer should have a breast exam, mammogram, and a gynecological exam before starting this medicine. This medicine reduces the possibility of getting breast cancer but it does not eliminate the risk. Bone or tumor pain may occur shortly after starting this medicine and usually subsides over time. Gynecological and vision exams and lab tests will be required to monitor treatment. Be sure to keep appointments. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than is prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.
How should Nolvadex be stored?
Store Tablet between 68 to 77 degrees F in a tightly closed, light-resistant container. Do not use after the expiration date.
General Information:
If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
