Oncotam 10 mg Tablet

Oncotam 10 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 10 mg of tamoxifen in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), which are used in the treatment and prevention of certain hormone-sensitive breast cancers. Oncotam 10 mg Tablet may also be used in some other breast cancer-related treatment plans when a doctor decides it is appropriate. This strip/box of 10 tablets is manufactured by Cadila Pharmaceuticals, India.

How it works: Tamoxifen in Oncotam 10 mg Tablet works by blocking estrogen from attaching to estrogen receptors in breast tissue, which can help slow the growth of some breast cancer cells. As a tablet, it is taken by mouth and absorbed into the body to provide systemic anti-estrogen effects over time.

Each Oncotam 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of tamoxifen, which is a lower tablet strength often used when a doctor wants smaller, more flexible dosing. Because tamoxifen dosing is individualized, this strength can fit regimens that use one or more tablets per day instead of a single higher-dose tablet. It is suited for patients whose prescribed total daily dose is best built from 10 mg tablets rather than a different strength.

• Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Adjuvant treatment after breast cancer surgery
• Metastatic breast cancer
• Risk reduction in selected high-risk patients
• Treatment plans directed by an oncologist

• Swallow Oncotam 10 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day if your doctor prescribes daily use.
• It can usually be taken with or without food unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule your oncologist prescribes, since tamoxifen regimens can vary.

Each Oncotam 10 mg Tablet contains 10 mg of tamoxifen, so the prescribed dose may be 10 mg once daily, 10 mg twice daily, or another doctor-directed schedule depending on the treatment plan. The maximum daily dose is determined by the prescriber and the reason for treatment; do not change the number of tablets or take extra doses on your own. Because this is a prescription cancer medicine, the doctor decides the dose based on your condition and response.

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
• Fluid retention or swelling
• Vaginal discharge or menstrual changes

• Use only under the supervision of an oncologist or prescribing clinician.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, or heart disease before taking Oncotam 10 mg Tablet.
• This medicine can raise the risk of venous thromboembolism, especially in people with other risk factors.
• Inform your doctor about all hormone medicines, birth control, and fertility treatments you use.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding; tamoxifen can harm an unborn baby.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy, tired, or have vision changes after taking the tablet.
• Report any abnormal vaginal bleeding, new lumps, or changes in vision promptly.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Certain antidepressants that affect CYP2D6, such as fluoxetine or paroxetine
• Estrogen-containing medicines or hormonal birth control
• Rifampin and some other strong enzyme-inducing medicines
• Aromatase inhibitors unless specifically prescribed together by an oncologist

Store Oncotam 10 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.