Manufacturer: Hetero Drugs Ltd
Salt Composition : Tamoxifen(20mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's contains Tamoxifen that belongs to the class of 'anti oestrogens. Some types of breast cancers need oestrogen (female sex hormone) to grow. Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's blocks the effects of this oestrogen, thus helps in treating breast cancer. Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's is also used to reduce the risk of occurrence of breast cancer in women due to age, personal and family medical history.
Use Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dosage depending on your medical condition. The common side effects of Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's include hot flashes, headache, muscle aches, leg cramps, tiredness, nausea, thinning of hair and numbness or tingling sensation. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Do not take or stop this medicine if the doctor did not advise you to do so. Before starting Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of liver or kidney diseases, heart diseases, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes, history of stroke or blood clot, receiving chemotherapy, and cataracts. Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's is not indicated for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's may make you feel tired, hence drive when you are alert only. It is not recommended to consume alcohol along with Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's. Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below two years of age.
Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's contains Tamoxifen, which is an anti-oestrogen drug. It treats breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body in men and women. Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's is also used to treat breast cancer in women who are earlier treated with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. It effectively treats infertility caused by failure in the ovulation (produce and release) process in women. Some types of breast cancers need oestrogen (female sex hormone) to grow. Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's blocks the effects of this oestrogen, thus helps in treating breast cancer. Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's is also used to reduce the risk of occurrence of breast cancer in women due to age, personal and family medical history.
Tamoxifen typically has an elimination half-life of 5–7 days. The half-life of endoxifen ranges from 49.0 to 68.1 h for doses ranging from 20 and 160 mg. Tamoxifen has a prolonged Tmax of 4–7 h, and endoxifen has a shorter Tmax of 2–4 h.
Hot flashes
Headache
Muscle aches
Tiredness
Leg cramps
Nausea
Thinning of hair
Numbness or tingling sensation
Inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions to Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's or other medications. Before starting Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of liver or kidney diseases, heart diseases, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes, history of stroke or blood clot, receiving chemotherapy, and cataracts. Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's can affect the unborn baby when used in pregnancy. It may also have harmful effects on the breastfed infant when used by a lactating mother. Hence, Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's is not indicated for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding women. If you are using Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's, make sure to use reliable contraception forms to prevent pregnancy during the course. Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's can make you feel tired and affects your mental ability to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are not mentally alert and focused. Avoid alcohol consumption while being treated with Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's. Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children younger than two years of age.
Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's is a pregnancy category D drug. It is unsafe to use Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's in pregnancy and can have harmful effects on the unborn baby. Use reliable forms of contraception to prevent pregnancy while using Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol while using Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's. Please consult your doctor for more information.
Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended to use during breastfeeding since it may be unsafe for the breastfed infant. Please seek medical advice if you are a nursing mother before starting Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's.
Tamoxifen is indicated to treat estrogen receptor positive metastatic breast cancer in adults, as an adjuvant in the treatment of early stage estrogen receptor positive breast cancer in adults, to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer after surgery and radiation in adult women with ductal carcinoma in situ.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's may interact with other drugs treating breast cancer (letrozole, anastrozole, exemestane), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics (rifampin), antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine), fits medicines (carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone), anti-ulcer drugs (cimetidine), smoking cessation aids (bupropion), heart-related drugs (quinidine), and drugs treating hyperparathyroidism/overactive parathyroid gland (cinacalcet).
Drug-Food Interaction: Grapefruit and its juice may interact with Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in cases of liver or kidney diseases, heart diseases, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, diabetes, history of stroke or blood clot, receiving chemotherapy, and cataracts.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
LETROZOLE
ANASTROZOLE
EXEMESTANE
WARFARIN
RIFAMPIN
FLUOXETINE
PAROXETINE
CARBAMAZEPINE
PHENOBARBITAL
PHENYTOIN
PRIMIDONE
CIMETIDINE
BUPROPION
QUINIDINE
CINACALCET
Do not crush, chew or break it.Oral Liquid/solution: Shake well before each use. Measure the prescribed amount with a measuring cup/dosing syringe and take it as advised by the doctor.
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor may advise regular physical exams and mammograms.
Self-examine your breasts to check for any lumps monthly while using Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's.
Your doctor may also advise liver function tests to monitor your liver health.
Tamoxifen may interfere with specific tests like thyroid tests. Hence, it is important to inform your doctor or laboratory staff that you use Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's before undergoing any medical examinations.
Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food at regular intervals, as prescribed by the doctor. Do not crush, chew or break it.Oral Liquid/solution: Shake well before each use. Measure the prescribed amount with a measuring cup/dosing syringe and take it as advised by the doctor.
How does Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's work?
Tamtero 20 mg Tablet 10's contains Tamoxifen, an anti-neoplastic agent. It blocks the effects of the female sex hormone called oestrogen. This process of inhibition of the hormone's action can decrease cancer cells' growth in breast cancer.
