Nolvadex

Nolvadex Product Description

Drug Uses

Nolvadex is an antineoplastic agent used for oral therapy of early breast cancer in men and women. Nolvadex demonstrates the most evident effect in treatment of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Besides, Nolvadex can be indicated for adjuvant therapy of axillary node-negative breast cancer and node-positive breast cancer in women, following:

• breast cancer radiation therapy
• axillary lymph node dissection (ALND)
• partially or completely removal of the breast

The most evident effect Nolvadex demonstrates in women with 4 or more armpit lymph nodes. Clinical studies have proved that Nolvadex significantly reduces the risk of invasive breast cancer in women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), and helps reduce the risk of breast cancer in all groups of patients.

Daily dosages of Nolvadex may vary from 20 to 40mg. Duration of the antineoplastic therapy with Nolvadex can be up to five years.

Missed Dose

If you remembered you had missed a dose of Nolvadex, take it as soon as possible. Skip the forgotten dose of this hormonal anticancer medicine if it is almost time for the next tablet.

More Information

Nolvadex tablets can be indicated to premenopausal women with metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer as an alternative to ovarian irradiation, or instead of surgical removal of an ovary.

Storage

Do not store Nolvadex at temperature above 30°C. It is recommended to keep this hormonal antineoplastic agent in the original package to protect the tablets from light, moisture and heat.

Nolvadex Safety Information

Warnings

Hypercalcemia is one of the rare but serious side effects of Nolvadex. If you experience any symptoms of severe hypercalcemia (arrhythmia, loss of consciousness, kidney stones), the application of antineoplastic drug Nolvadex should be immediately stopped.

Disclaimer

Information about breast cancer, published in the review of Nolvadex, should not be construed as a substitution for the oncologist’s medical advice. The online pharmacy expressly disclaims all responsibilities of any kind for the damage, obtained from using the information contained in the review of hormonal, antineoplastic agent Nolvadex.

Nolvadex Side Effects

Usually Nolvadex may cause mild to moderate adverse reactions, seldom resulting in withdrawal of therapy with the hormonal antineoplastic agent. The frequency and intensity of adverse reactions of Nolvadex can be controled by reducing the drug dosage. The most common adverse reactions caused by Nolvadex are as follows: vomiting, nausea or hot flushes. Sometimes Nolvadex tablets may cause hypercalcaemia, dizziness, menstrual irregularities, lightheadedness, alopecia, vaginal bleeding and peripheral oedema.