• Tamoxican 20 Tablet is an anti-estrogens
• It is used in the treatment of breast cancer
• It is also used to reduce the risk of breast cancer in pre- and postmenopausal women with a high risk
• This medicine helps to slow down the growth and multiplication of cancer cells
• Tamoxican 20 Tablet is also helpful in the treatment of infertility
• It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit
• It should be taken as your doctor's advice
• The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for
• Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms
• Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water
• This medicine is generally taken for 10 to 15 years
• You should Take Tamoxican 20 Tablet for as long as it is prescribed for you.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal bleeding, nausea, and fluid retention
• If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
• There may be ways of reducing or preventing them
• Some side effects may mean you should inform your doctor immediately include vaginal bleeding, irregular menstrual period, and vaginal discharge
• It makes birth control pills less effective, hence use a condom and other preventive measures to avoid pregnancy.
• Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are on treatment of infertility or had a blood clot disorder
• Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check liver function and calcium level in the body.

Uses of Tamoxican 20 Tablet

• In Breast cancer Tamoxican 20 Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast
• It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer, both in pre as well as postmenopausal women
• It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.

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Common and Known Side effects of Tamoxican 20 Tablet

• Vaginal discharge
• Fatigue
• Mood swings
• Nausea
• Skin rash
• Vaginal bleeding
• Constipation
• Fluid retention
• Hot flushes
• Hair loss
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fibroid
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Hypersensitivity
• Ischemic cerebrovascular events
• Headache
• Lightheadedness
• Sensory disturbance
• Cataract
• Retinopathy
• Thromboembolic events
• Abnormal liver enzyme
• Fatty liver disease
• Leg cramps
• Muscle pain
• Vaginal itching
• Endometrial changes
• Increased triglyceride level in blood