Valodex 10 mg Tablet

Valodex 10 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains tamoxifen 10 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-estrogen class of medicines, also called selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). Doctors use Valodex 10 mg Tablet to treat certain types of hormone-sensitive breast cancer and, in some cases, to lower the risk of breast cancer coming back or developing. This pack contains 10 tablets in a strip/box, made by Samarth Life Sciences, India.

How it works: Tamoxifen in Valodex 10 mg Tablet blocks estrogen from attaching to receptors in breast tissue, which can slow or stop the growth of hormone-sensitive cancer cells. As a tablet, it is taken by mouth and releases tamoxifen into the body for regular daily treatment.

Valodex 10 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tamoxifen tablet compared with Valodex 20 mg Tablet, so it can be useful when a doctor wants smaller dose adjustments or a split daily schedule. Because it is the 10 mg strength, it may be chosen for people who need a more tailored dose rather than a single larger tablet.

• Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Adjuvant treatment after breast cancer surgery
• Reduction of breast cancer recurrence risk
• Metastatic breast cancer in selected patients
• Risk reduction in certain high-risk patients

• Swallow Valodex 10 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Valodex 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of tamoxifen. The total daily dose may be taken once a day or divided into two doses, depending on the condition being treated and your doctor’s plan; the exact schedule is individualized. Do not take more than your prescribed daily amount, because your doctor sets the dose based on your diagnosis, response, and safety factors.

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
• Leg cramps
• Mild fluid retention

• Valodex 10 mg Tablet can increase the risk of blood clots, especially in people with a past history of clots or prolonged immobility.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, a history of stroke, or problems with your uterus before starting treatment.
• Do not use tamoxifen during pregnancy; it can harm an unborn baby.
• This medicine may cause dizziness or blurry vision in some people, so use caution when driving or operating machinery.
• Report any abnormal vaginal bleeding or pelvic pain right away.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines and supplements, including hormone therapies and blood thinners.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or stomach upset in some patients, so ask your clinician if it is safe for you.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Aromatase inhibitors such as anastrozole or letrozole, unless specifically directed by your oncologist
• Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors such as paroxetine, fluoxetine, or bupropion
• Rifampin and some seizure medicines that can lower tamoxifen levels

Store Valodex 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.