Cytotam 10 mg Tablets

Cytotam 10 mg Tablets contain tamoxifen 10 mg in each tablet and are supplied in a strip/box of 10 packs by Cipla Ltd. Tamoxifen is an anti-cancer medicine from the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) class. It is used to treat and help prevent certain hormone-receptor-positive breast cancers. Cytotam 10 mg Tablets are a lower-strength tablet option that a clinician may use for tailored dosing over time.

How it works: Tamoxifen in Cytotam 10 mg Tablets blocks estrogen from attaching to receptors in some breast cancer cells. By reducing estrogen’s effect, the tablet can help slow or stop the growth of hormone-sensitive cancer cells.

Cytotam 10 mg Tablets are the 10 mg tablet strength, which can be useful when a prescriber wants smaller dose adjustments than with Cytotam 20 mg Tablets. This lower strength does not work faster, but it may make it easier to build up to or split a prescribed daily amount according to the treatment plan. A doctor may choose Cytotam 10 mg Tablets for patients who need a more individualized schedule or who are transitioning between doses.

• Treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Reduction of breast cancer recurrence risk
• Lowering the risk of breast cancer in selected patients
• Treatment of some breast cancer-related conditions as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Cytotam 10 mg Tablets whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the same time each day if you are on a daily schedule.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber instructs you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose.
• Follow the exact regimen your doctor gives you; the 10 mg tablet is often used to customize the total daily dose.

Each Cytotam 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of tamoxifen per tablet, so the total dose depends on how many tablets your doctor prescribes and how often you take them. Dosing may be once daily or divided into two doses, and the maximum daily amount is determined by the prescriber based on the condition being treated. Do not change the dose or frequency on your own, because this strength is meant for individualized treatment plans.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tamoxifen may include:

• Hot flashes
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Leg cramps
• Menstrual changes
• Mild swelling or fluid retention

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, or liver disease before using Cytotam 10 mg Tablets.
• Use caution if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding; tamoxifen can be harmful in pregnancy.
• Report any abnormal vaginal bleeding right away, especially during treatment with this 10 mg tablet.
• This medicine may affect vision; use care when driving or doing tasks that need clear eyesight if you notice changes.
• Avoid taking tamoxifen with medicines that strongly affect liver enzymes unless your prescriber approves it.
• Do not use alcohol heavily, since it can worsen dizziness, liver strain, or overall tolerability.
• Tell your oncology team about all supplements and over-the-counter medicines before starting Cytotam 10 mg Tablets.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors such as paroxetine or fluoxetine
• Rifampin and other enzyme-inducing medicines
• Aromatase inhibitors unless specifically directed by your doctor
• Estrogen-containing products, including some hormone therapies

Store Cytotam 10 mg Tablets at room temperature in the original pack, away from moisture and direct light.