Usage, Directions, Indication and Instructions
This is used in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body in men and women. This medication may also be used short-term (less than one year) to treat girls age 2 -10 years of age who have premature puberty, McCune-Albright Syndrome (a condition that may cause bone disease, early sexual development, and dark colored spots on the skin in children). This is also used sometimes to induce ovulation (egg production) in women who do not produce eggs but wish to become pregnant.
Adverse Reactions, Precautions and Warning
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to it or any other medications. Do not forget to tell your doctor and pharmacist your medical history, what other prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. This may cause cancer of the uterus (womb), strokes, and blood clots in the lungs. These conditions may be serious or fatal. Nausea, hot flashes, weight gain or headache may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly if experienced like abnormal vaginal bleeding or irregular periods, vaginal discharge, groin pain, vision changes. Unlikely but report promptly: vomiting, rash. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: dark urine, yellowing eyes and skin, easy bruising, persistent sore throat, fever, mental or mood changes, trouble breathing, unusual tiredness, leg pain or swelling, dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Dosage and Administration
This is usually taken once or twice a day with or without food. If you are taking this to prevent breast cancer, you will probably take it for five years. If you are taking this to treat breast cancer, your doctor will decide how long your treatment will last.
Important
Do not stop without talking to your doctor.
Take only under doctors directions.
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Nolvadex® is a registered brand name of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP