Brand Name Manufacturers	Nolvadex by Zeneca
Generic Manufacturers	Barr Quality Care
Pharmacology	Nonsteroidal estrogen receptor antagonist
Delivery	10, 20mg oral tablets
Typical dosage	Pre-op 20-40mg/day
Availability	Approved by U.S. FDA
Indications	Breast cancer
Contraindications	Known sensitivity to any component of the product
Adverse reactions	CNS Dizziness. Headache. Mental depression. Eyes Cataracts. Corneal changes. Gastrointestinal Cholestatic jaundice. Distaste for food. Nausea. Vomiting. Skin Scalp hair loss. Vaginal itchiness. Other Bone pain. Decreased leukocyte blood count. Decreased platelet blood count. Fluid retention. Hot flashes. Increased calcium level in blood. Kidney dysfunction. Liver dysfunction.
Comments	None
Additional Info:	Tamoxifen tablets prescribing information (PDF file on this site)

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