Tamodex 10 mg Tablet

Tamodex 10 mg Tablet contains 10 mg of tamoxifen in each tablet. It is an anti-cancer medicine called a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that is used to help treat certain types of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer and to help reduce the risk of breast cancer coming back or developing in some high-risk patients. Tamodex 10 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is part of longer-term treatment plans decided by a doctor. This strength is one specific option within tamoxifen therapy and may be used when a lower, more flexible dose is needed.

How it works: Tamoxifen in Tamodex 10 mg Tablet attaches to estrogen receptors and blocks estrogen from stimulating certain breast cancer cells. By slowing estrogen-driven growth, this tablet helps control the cancer or lower the chance of it returning, depending on why it was prescribed.

Tamodex 10 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet compared with Tamodex 20 mg Tablet, which allows a doctor to tailor the total daily dose more precisely. It may be chosen when a patient needs divided dosing, a gradual dose adjustment, or a regimen that is easier to fine-tune than using only the 20 mg strength. Because it is a 10 mg tablet, it can be convenient for prescribed schedules that require smaller increments rather than a full 20 mg dose at once.

• Treatment of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer
• Lowering the risk of breast cancer recurrence
• Reducing breast cancer risk in selected high-risk patients
• Part of therapy for some breast cancer prevention plans

• Swallow Tamodex 10 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember the dose.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically says it is acceptable.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Tamodex 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of tamoxifen per tablet, so the total daily dose depends on how many tablets your doctor prescribes. Some patients take it once daily, while others may be told to take it in divided doses; the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber based on the condition being treated and the patient’s response. Do not change the number of tablets on your own, because the correct dose for Tamodex 10 mg Tablet is individualized.

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
• Vaginal discharge or menstrual changes

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, liver disease, or cataracts.
• Tamodex 10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of endometrial changes, so report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away.
• Use caution if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; tamoxifen is not appropriate in pregnancy.
• Alcohol may worsen some side effects such as dizziness or nausea, so ask your clinician if it is safe for you.
• Be careful when driving or using machines if you feel dizzy, tired, or have vision changes.
• Tell your doctor about all hormone medicines and supplements you use, especially estrogen-containing products.
• This is an anti-cancer medicine, so it should be used only under medical supervision.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Estrogen-containing medicines or hormone therapy
• Certain antidepressants that affect CYP2D6, such as paroxetine or fluoxetine
• Rifampin and other strong enzyme inducers
• Aromatase inhibitors unless specifically directed by the oncologist

Store Tamodex 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.