Nolvacure 10 mg Tablet

Nolvacure 10 mg Tablet is a prescription cancer medicine that contains tamoxifen 10 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) class. Doctors use Nolvacure 10 mg Tablet to help treat and lower the risk of certain hormone-sensitive breast cancers, and in some patients it may be used for other doctor-directed breast cancer related indications. Each pack contains 10 mg tablets supplied in strip/box packaging from Khandelwal Laboratories, India.

How it works: Tamoxifen in Nolvacure 10 mg Tablet works by blocking estrogen from attaching to certain breast cancer cells, which can slow or stop their growth. Because it is a swallowed tablet, the medicine is absorbed through the digestive tract and then acts throughout the body.

Nolvacure 10 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet compared with Nolvacure 20 mg Tablet, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants smaller, more flexible dose adjustments. This 10 mg strength may suit patients who need a carefully titrated dose, need to divide doses across the day, or need to stay at a lower total daily amount because of side effects or individual risk factors.

• Treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Risk reduction of breast cancer recurrence
• Prevention of breast cancer in selected high-risk patients
• Doctor-directed treatment of certain breast cancer-related conditions

• Swallow Nolvacure 10 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep your routine consistent.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically says it is safe to do so.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow your oncologist’s exact schedule, because tamoxifen dosing may be adjusted based on your condition and treatment plan.

Each Nolvacure 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of tamoxifen per tablet, so the total daily dose depends on how many tablets your doctor prescribes. It may be taken once daily or split into two doses in some treatment plans, and the usual maximum daily amount is determined by the prescriber for the specific indication. Because this is the 10 mg strength, it is a more flexible option than the 20 mg tablet, but the dose should still be set by a doctor.

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

Common side effects of Tamoxifen may include:

• Hot flashes and sweating
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Menstrual changes or irregular periods
• Leg cramps
• Vaginal dryness or discharge

• Do not use Nolvacure 10 mg Tablet during pregnancy unless your oncologist specifically directs it, because tamoxifen can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, liver disease, or abnormal vaginal bleeding.
• Use caution if you are taking medicines that can increase clotting risk or affect tamoxifen levels.
• This tablet is not for self-adjusting the dose; the 10 mg strength is used as part of a planned regimen.
• Avoid smoking if possible, since smoking can add to clot risk in some patients.
• Tell your surgeon or dentist you take tamoxifen before any procedure, because clot risk and treatment planning may change.
• Use caution with driving if you feel dizzy, tired, or have vision changes after taking the tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Certain antidepressants such as paroxetine or fluoxetine
• Rifampin and other strong enzyme inducers
• Aromatase inhibitors unless your oncologist specifically combines them
• Estrogen-containing medicines, including some hormone therapies

Store Nolvacure 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.