Tevafen 10 mg Tablet

Tevafen 10 mg Tablet is a prescription anti-cancer medicine that contains 10 mg of tamoxifen in each tablet. Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used in the treatment and prevention of certain hormone-receptor-positive breast cancers. Tevafen 10 mg Tablet is also used in some patients to lower the risk of cancer coming back or to reduce the risk of breast cancer in people at higher risk, when prescribed by a doctor.

How it works: Tamoxifen works by blocking estrogen from attaching to estrogen receptors in breast tissue, which can slow or stop the growth of hormone-sensitive breast cancer cells. As a tablet, Tevafen 10 mg Tablet delivers tamoxifen through the digestive tract for consistent daily treatment when taken as prescribed.

Tevafen 10 mg Tablet is a mid-strength tablet that fits into tamoxifen regimens where smaller, divided doses are needed rather than a single large tablet strength. Because there are no other Tevafen strengths or forms listed here, this 10 mg tablet is the exact product your doctor may use to build a personalized daily dose based on your condition, tolerance, and treatment goal. It is not meant to be judged by how quickly you feel it working, since tamoxifen benefits are based on long-term hormone control rather than immediate symptom relief.

• Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer treatment
• Breast cancer recurrence reduction
• Breast cancer risk reduction in selected high-risk patients
• Treatment of some metastatic breast cancers
• Treatment plans directed by an oncologist

• Swallow Tevafen 10 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you 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.
• Follow the exact schedule your cancer specialist prescribes, since tamoxifen dosing is individualized.

Each Tevafen 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of tamoxifen. The number of tablets you take and how often you take them may vary by diagnosis and treatment plan, but tamoxifen is commonly taken once or twice daily under medical supervision. Your doctor decides the exact dose and maximum daily amount for you; do not change the dose 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
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Menstrual changes or irregular periods
• Leg cramps
• Swelling or fluid retention

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had a blood clot, stroke, or clotting disorder before taking Tevafen 10 mg Tablet.
• This medicine can increase the risk of serious blood clots, especially in people with other risk factors.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; tamoxifen can harm an unborn baby.
• Report any abnormal vaginal bleeding promptly, because tamoxifen can affect the uterus.
• Let your doctor know if you have liver disease, eye problems, or high triglycerides.
• Do not start or stop other medicines, supplements, or hormones without checking first, because interactions can matter.
• If you are having surgery or will be immobilized for a long time, ask your doctor whether tamoxifen should be held temporarily.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Aromatase inhibitors such as anastrozole or letrozole unless specifically directed
• Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors such as paroxetine, fluoxetine, or bupropion
• Estrogen-containing medicines, including some hormone therapies
• Rifampin and other medicines that can affect tamoxifen metabolism

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