Mamofen 20 mg Tablet

Mamofen 20 mg Tablet is a prescription anti-cancer medicine that contains tamoxifen 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) class and is used in hormone-responsive breast cancer treatment and prevention plans as directed by a doctor. Mamofen 20 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is commonly used in adults when blocking estrogen activity is part of the treatment plan.

How it works: Tamoxifen in Mamofen 20 mg Tablet blocks estrogen from attaching to receptors in breast tissue, which can slow the growth of estrogen-sensitive cancer cells. As a swallowed tablet, it delivers a measured 20 mg dose that the doctor can fit into a daily or split-dose treatment plan.

Mamofen 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet compared with Mamofen 10 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a 20 mg daily dose or another regimen that uses this strength. It is not meant to be started on your own, since the right dose depends on your diagnosis, treatment phase, and how you respond to tamoxifen.

• Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Adjuvant breast cancer treatment
• Reduction of breast cancer recurrence risk
• Breast cancer risk reduction in selected patients
• As part of a doctor-directed tamoxifen regimen

• Swallow Mamofen 20 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or schedule on your own.
• It can be taken with or without food, but try to take it the same way each day.
• If you are told to take it once daily, take it at about the same time every day.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.

Each Mamofen 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of tamoxifen per tablet. Depending on the treatment plan, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses, and the prescriber determines the exact schedule. The maximum daily dose and total treatment duration should be set by your doctor; do not use more tablets than prescribed.

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
• Mood changes
• Menstrual changes

• Mamofen 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tamoxifen tablet, so use it only under close medical supervision.
• It can increase the risk of blood clots and stroke, especially in people with a clotting history.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, uterine problems, a history of cataracts, or unexplained vaginal bleeding.
• Avoid pregnancy while taking tamoxifen; it can harm an unborn baby and may affect fertility.
• Let your doctor know about all medicines you take, especially antidepressants that can affect tamoxifen activation.
• This tablet may cause dizziness or blurred vision in some people, so use caution when driving or operating machinery.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or nausea in some patients, so ask your clinician if it is safe for you.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors such as paroxetine or fluoxetine
• Aromatase inhibitors unless specifically prescribed together
• Estrogen-containing medicines or hormone therapy
• Certain seizure medicines or other drugs that change tamoxifen levels

Store Mamofen 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.