Eldtam 20 mg Tablet

Eldtam 20 mg Tablet contains tamoxifen 20 mg in each tablet, and the pack of 10 tablets provides a total of 200 mg of tamoxifen. It is an anti-cancer medicine in the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) class. Eldtam 20 mg Tablet is used to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and may also be used to lower the risk of breast cancer coming back or developing in certain high-risk patients, as directed by a doctor.

How it works: Tamoxifen works by attaching to estrogen receptors and blocking estrogen’s effect in breast tissue, which can slow or stop the growth of hormone-sensitive cancer cells. As a tablet, Eldtam 20 mg Tablet delivers this medicine by mouth in a convenient once-daily oral form.

Eldtam 20 mg Tablet is the higher available strength compared with Eldtam 10 mg Tablet, so it is generally chosen when a doctor wants a full 20 mg tablet dose in fewer tablets. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, it is not meant for self-adjusting doses and may be selected for patients who have already been assessed and need the standard 20 mg daily regimen or another doctor-directed schedule.

• Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Adjuvant treatment after breast cancer surgery
• Reducing recurrence risk in certain patients
• Lowering breast cancer risk in selected high-risk patients
• Doctor-directed treatment of some other estrogen-sensitive conditions

• Swallow Eldtam 20 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep your treatment routine consistent.
• It can usually be taken with or without food if your prescriber does not advise otherwise.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your oncologist prescribes, since tamoxifen plans may differ by patient.

Each Eldtam 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of tamoxifen per tablet, and the 10-tablet pack contains a total of 200 mg. For many adults, tamoxifen is taken once daily, but the exact dosing schedule and maximum daily amount are determined by the doctor based on the condition being treated and the person’s risk factors.

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
• Mood changes
• Leg cramps
• Vaginal discharge or menstrual changes

• Eldtam 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tamoxifen tablet, so it should be used only under a doctor’s supervision and not adjusted on your own.
• Tamoxifen can increase the risk of blood clots, especially in people with a past clot history or prolonged immobility.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, high triglycerides, cataracts, or any history of stroke before starting this tablet.
• Use caution with driving or tasks that need alertness if you feel dizzy, tired, or unwell after taking it.
• Report any abnormal vaginal bleeding or vision changes promptly, since tamoxifen can affect the uterus and eyes.
• If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor right away; tamoxifen can be harmful in pregnancy.
• Tell your oncology team about all medicines and supplements, because some can reduce tamoxifen effectiveness or raise side effect risk.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors such as paroxetine, fluoxetine, bupropion, or quinidine
• Rifampin and other strong enzyme inducers
• Letrozole, anastrozole, or other hormonal cancer medicines unless specifically prescribed together
• Estrogen-containing medicines, including some hormone therapies

Store Eldtam 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.