Cytotam 20 mg Tablets

Cytotam 20 mg Tablets contain tamoxifen 20 mg in each tablet. Tamoxifen is an anti-cancer medicine called a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It is used to treat and help prevent certain hormone receptor-positive breast cancers. Cytotam 20 mg Tablets are an oral tablet made by Cipla, India, and are taken by mouth exactly as prescribed.

How it works: Tamoxifen in Cytotam 20 mg Tablets blocks estrogen from attaching to estrogen receptors in some breast cancer cells, which can slow or stop their growth. Because it is a tablet, the medicine is absorbed through the digestive tract after you swallow it with water.

Cytotam 20 mg Tablets is a higher-strength tablet than Cytotam 10 mg Tablets, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants the full 20 mg dose in a single tablet. This can make treatment simpler for people already assessed by their clinician, and it may reduce the need to take two lower-strength tablets at once.

• Treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Lowering the risk of breast cancer coming back
• Reducing breast cancer risk in some high-risk patients
• Treatment of metastatic breast cancer in selected patients

• Swallow Cytotam 20 mg Tablets whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• You may take it with or without food if your doctor has not given different instructions.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• If you vomit after a dose, do not take an extra tablet unless your doctor advises you to.
• Follow your prescribed schedule closely; do not change the dose on your own.

Each Cytotam 20 mg Tablet provides tamoxifen 20 mg, which is a standard adult treatment dose for many breast cancer regimens. Depending on your condition, your doctor may prescribe it once daily or split the daily dose into two doses, but the exact schedule is individualized. Do not exceed the amount your doctor tells you to take; they decide the maximum daily dose for your situation.

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

Common side effects of Tamoxifen may include:

• Hot flashes, which are common with tamoxifen and may feel more noticeable in the 20 mg tablet regimen
• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Mood changes
• Fluid retention or swelling
• Menstrual changes

• Cytotam 20 mg Tablets should only be used under close medical supervision for cancer care.
• This 20 mg strength is not a starter dose for everyone; your doctor chooses it based on your diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Tamoxifen can raise the risk of blood clots, so tell your doctor if you have a history of clots, stroke, or prolonged immobility.
• Tell your prescriber if you have liver disease or a history of uterine problems.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy, tired, or have vision changes.
• Avoid starting new medicines, supplements, or hormone products without checking first, because interactions can affect tamoxifen.
• If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding, contact your doctor right away.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners can interact with tamoxifen and may increase bleeding risk.
• Certain antidepressants that strongly affect CYP2D6, such as paroxetine or fluoxetine, can reduce tamoxifen’s activation in the body.
• Rifampin and some seizure medicines may lower tamoxifen levels.
• Estrogen-containing medicines or hormone therapies may interfere with treatment goals.
• Aromatase inhibitors may interact depending on timing and the cancer treatment plan.

Store Cytotam 20 mg Tablets at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.