Tamoxifen (Tamoxifen)

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Brand Name: Tamoxifen

Generic Name: Tamoxifen

Manufacturer/Agent: Teva (israel)

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 10mg

Pack size: 30

Trade Price: KES 882.00

Retail Price: @ KES 39.20

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Class: Anticancer/immunosuppressants: Other (Oncology & immunosuppression drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C26H29NO.C6H8O7 = 563.6

Precautions: Pregnancy or potential for pregnancy.

Indications/Uses: Antiestrogen used in breast cancer 20-40mg daily, after food. infertility in females 10mg bd from 2nd to 5th day of cycle.

Interactions: May potentiate effect of allopurinol, cyclosporine and warfarin.

Side Effects: Hot flushes. vaginal bleeding. gastro-intestinal upset. fluid retention. visual disturbance. hypercalcaemia. retinopathy. thromboembolitic disorders.

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