Tamofen 10 mg Tablet

Tamofen 10 mg Tablet is a prescription anti-cancer medicine that contains 10 mg of tamoxifen in each tablet. It belongs to the selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) class and is used to treat certain hormone receptor-positive breast cancers. Tamofen 10 mg Tablet may also be used in some people to help reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence or to treat other conditions a doctor determines are appropriate for tamoxifen.

How it works: Tamoxifen works by blocking estrogen from attaching to estrogen receptors in breast tissue, which can slow or stop the growth of estrogen-sensitive cancer cells. As a tablet, Tamofen 10 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract, then works systemically throughout the body.

Tamofen 10 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet, which gives doctors flexibility to build a treatment plan one 10 mg dose at a time. This strength may be chosen for people who need dose adjustment, who are moving between dosing steps, or who need a smaller single dose than higher-strength tamoxifen tablets. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, Tamofen 10 mg Tablet fits into standard tamoxifen dosing as the 10 mg tablet option.

• Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Breast cancer treatment after surgery or other therapy
• Breast cancer recurrence reduction
• Breast cancer risk reduction in selected patients
• Other tamoxifen uses as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Tamofen 10 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember doses.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• If your doctor prescribes more than one tablet per dose, follow the exact schedule rather than changing the timing on your own.

Each Tamofen 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of tamoxifen per tablet; a box contains 10 tablets in strip packaging. The total daily dose and how many times per day it is taken depend on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan, and some adults may take it once or twice daily. Do not exceed the daily amount your doctor prescribes; tamoxifen dosing is individualized and higher or lower dosing should only be changed by a clinician.

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

• Tamofen 10 mg Tablet should be used only under oncology or physician supervision because tamoxifen can raise the risk of blood clots.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of stroke, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, liver disease, or cataracts.
• Use effective contraception if you can become pregnant; tamoxifen can harm an unborn baby.
• Do not breastfeed while taking tamoxifen unless your doctor specifically instructs otherwise.
• Report any unexplained vaginal bleeding or vision changes right away.
• Be cautious with alcohol if your doctor has told you to limit it because liver-related side effects can be a concern with tamoxifen.
• This tablet may cause dizziness or blurred vision in some people, so use care when driving until you know how it affects you.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners may interact and increase bleeding risk.
• Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors such as fluoxetine or paroxetine can reduce tamoxifen activation.
• Rifampin and some seizure medicines may lower tamoxifen levels.
• Estrogen-containing medicines or hormonal products may interfere with treatment goals.
• Some antidepressants and other prescription medicines may need review before starting Tamofen 10 mg Tablet.

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