Nolvadex
Tamoxifen tablets for breast cancer. It blocks oestrogen from attaching to hormone-sensitive breast cancer cells.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Tamoxifen
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg
Nolvadex is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Nolvadex depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Nolvadex details
- Condition
- Breast Cancer
- Alternative names
- tamoxifen
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
- Pharmacological class
- Antineoplastic
- Known off-label uses
- ovulation induction
- Minor side effects
- hot flushes; nausea; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- vaginal discharge; fluid retention; menstrual irregularities
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 4–8 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Rifampin; Paroxetine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Contraindications
pregnancy; history of deep vein thrombosis; concurrent coumarin-type anticoagulants
Serious side effects
thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention; endometrial carcinoma, requires immediate medical attention; severe retinopathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Tamoxifen tablets for breast cancer. It blocks oestrogen from attaching to hormone-sensitive breast cancer cells.
Mechanism of action
Competitively binds to oestrogen receptors in target tissues, blocking gene transcription in hormone-sensitive cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of fetal toxicity. Do not use during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Nolvadex names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Tamoxifen at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.