Tamtero 20 mg Tablet

Tamtero 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains tamoxifen 20 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-cancer group of medicines known as selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). Doctors use Tamtero 20 mg Tablet for hormone-sensitive breast cancer and, in some cases, to help lower the risk of breast cancer returning or developing. This tablet is made by Hetero Drugs, India, and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Tamoxifen in Tamtero 20 mg Tablet blocks estrogen from attaching to receptors in breast tissue, which can slow or stop the growth of estrogen-sensitive cancer cells. Because it is a tablet, it gives a measured oral dose that is taken by mouth and works systemically throughout the body.

Tamtero 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength version compared with Tamtero 10 mg Tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants the full 20 mg dose in a single tablet rather than taking two lower-strength tablets. It may suit patients who have already been assessed and prescribed this specific strength for ongoing treatment, and it is not meant to be started or adjusted on your own.

• Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Adjuvant treatment after breast cancer surgery
• Reducing the risk of breast cancer recurrence
• Risk reduction in selected high-risk patients
• Treatment of metastatic breast cancer in some cases

• Swallow Tamtero 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• You may take it with or without food; food does not usually change how it works.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it after food may help.
• Do not double up doses if you miss one; follow your prescriber’s instructions.
• Use only the exact number of tablets prescribed, since each tablet already contains 20 mg of tamoxifen.

Each Tamtero 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of tamoxifen per tablet. Your doctor may prescribe it once daily, but the exact schedule can vary based on your condition, response, and treatment plan; the maximum daily dose should be determined by your prescriber and is not something to change on your own.

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

Common side effects of Tamoxifen may include:

• Hot flashes
• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Leg cramps
• Mood changes
• Mild swelling or fluid retention

• Tamtero 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength anti-cancer tablet and should be used only under a doctor’s supervision.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, liver disease, or abnormal vaginal bleeding.
• This medicine can affect the uterus and may require prompt evaluation for any new vaginal bleeding.
• It may cause dizziness or visual changes in some people; use caution when driving or doing tasks that need alertness.
• Avoid starting or stopping other medicines, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements, without checking for interactions.
• If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, tell your doctor before taking tamoxifen.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness, nausea, or liver strain in some patients, so ask your doctor if it is safe for you.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors such as paroxetine or fluoxetine
• Rifampin and other strong enzyme inducers
• Aromatase inhibitors unless specifically directed by the oncologist
• Herbal supplements that may affect bleeding or hormone pathways, such as St. John’s wort

Store Tamtero 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.