tamoxifen Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Selective oestrogen receptor modulators
2
Q
Indications
A
breast cancer
3
Q
Dose Range
A
20–40 mg daily
4
Q
Counselling/SE
A
- Tell your doctor if you develop abnormal vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge or pain or pressure in the pelvic region while you are taking tamoxifen or after you have stopped taking it.
SE:
- hot flushes
- nausea
- fluid retention
- headache
- vaginal discharge, menstrual irregularity
- musculoskeletal pain
- increased bone and tumour pain
- deep vein thrombosis
- pulmonary embolism
5
Q
Monitoring
A
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