Nolvacure 20 mg Tablet

Nolvacure 20 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains tamoxifen 20 mg in each tablet. This pack provides tamoxifen in tablet form, manufactured by Khandelwal Laboratories, India, and it belongs to the anti-cancer medicine class called a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). Nolvacure 20 mg Tablet is used to treat and help prevent certain hormone-sensitive cancers, most often breast cancer, as directed by a doctor.

How it works: Tamoxifen in Nolvacure 20 mg Tablet blocks estrogen from attaching to certain breast cancer cells, which can slow or stop their growth. Because it is a tablet, the medicine is swallowed and then absorbed through the digestive system to reach the bloodstream and work throughout the body.

Nolvacure 20 mg Tablet is the higher-strength sibling of Nolvacure 10 mg Tablet, so it is better suited for patients whose doctor has specifically chosen a full 20 mg tablet dose. It does not work faster than the 10 mg tablet, but it may reduce the need to take two lower-strength tablets to reach the prescribed amount. A doctor may choose Nolvacure 20 mg Tablet when a standard 20 mg daily regimen is appropriate and the patient can swallow a regular tablet.

• Treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Reducing the risk of breast cancer recurrence
• Lowering the risk of breast cancer in selected high-risk patients
• Treatment of certain breast cancer-related conditions as prescribed

• Swallow Nolvacure 20 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep the dose regular.
• You can take this tablet with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• 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 oncology prescription exactly, because the right schedule depends on your treatment plan.

Each Nolvacure 20 mg Tablet provides tamoxifen 20 mg per tablet. The usual dosing schedule may be once daily, but your doctor decides the exact frequency based on your diagnosis, age, and treatment plan; do not take more than prescribed. The maximum daily amount is determined by your prescriber, and this strength should be used only as directed because 20 mg is a full adult treatment dose, not a starter for everyone.

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

• Do not use Nolvacure 20 mg Tablet if you are pregnant, and tell your doctor right away if pregnancy occurs.
• This medicine can increase the risk of blood clots, so it needs extra caution in people with a history of clotting problems.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, cataracts, high cholesterol, or a history of stroke.
• Use caution if you are taking blood thinners or other medicines that affect clotting.
• Avoid starting or stopping hormone medicines without medical advice, because tamoxifen works by affecting estrogen activity.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or nausea in some people, so ask your clinician if drinking is safe for you.
• The tablet can cause dizziness or blurred vision in some patients, so be careful driving until you know how it affects you.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Aromatase inhibitors such as anastrozole or letrozole
• Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, or bupropion
• Other estrogen-containing medicines or hormonal therapies

Store Nolvacure 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.