TAMOXIFEN 20 MG

Tamilong | 100 Tablets x 20 mg

Generic Name: Tamoxifen
Active form commonly used in labeled products: Tamoxifen citrate, equivalent to 20 mg tamoxifen per tablet. Tamoxifen is an oral prescription antiestrogen medicine used primarily in breast cancer treatment and risk-reduction settings.

A+ PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Professional Hormonal Therapy Support

Tamoxifen is a well-established oral antiestrogen therapy indicated for selected breast cancer–related uses, including metastatic disease, adjuvant treatment, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) after surgery and radiation, and breast cancer risk reduction in certain high-risk adult women.

Product Presentation

• Brand Name: TAMOXIFEN
• Generic Name: Tamoxifen
• Strength: 20 mg
• Packaging: Tamilong, 100 tablets x 20 mg
• Dosage Form: Oral tablet

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Tamoxifen is a nonsteroidal antiestrogen for oral administration. It is used in hormone-responsive breast cancer management and in approved risk-reduction settings. This product format is suitable for institutional, pharmacy, and medical reference presentation where clear strength identification and standardized dosing information are required.

INDICATIONS

Tamoxifen is indicated for:

• Estrogen receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer
• Adjuvant treatment of early-stage estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer
• Reduction of contralateral breast cancer occurrence during adjuvant therapy
• Reduction of invasive breast cancer risk in adult women with DCIS after breast surgery and radiation
• Reduction in breast cancer incidence in certain adult women at high risk

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Tamoxifen is administered orally, exactly as prescribed.

Common labeled dosing includes:

• Metastatic breast cancer: 20 to 40 mg per day
• Doses above 20 mg/day: generally given in divided doses
• Adjuvant treatment / DCIS / risk reduction: 20 mg once daily
• In some labeled settings, therapy may continue for 5 years, and for adjuvant treatment may extend to 5 to 10 years depending on clinical use and prescriber judgment.

MECHANISM OF ACTION

Tamoxifen belongs to the antiestrogen class of medicines. It works by blocking the effects of estrogen in the body, which may help slow or inhibit the growth of certain breast tumors that depend on estrogen signaling.

PRECAUTIONS

Tamoxifen carries important safety considerations and should be used with appropriate medical supervision. Key precautions include:

• History or risk of blood clots
• History of stroke or thromboembolic disease
• Abnormal uterine bleeding or uterine concerns
• Concurrent use of certain anticoagulants, including warfarin in some risk-reduction settings
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding concerns
• Need for ongoing medical follow-up, including gynecologic evaluation when appropriate

SIDE EFFECTS

Reported adverse effects may include:

• Hot flashes
• Vaginal discharge or bleeding
• Menstrual changes
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Fatigue

Serious risks may include:

• Cancer of the uterus
• Stroke
• Blood clots in the lungs or legs
• Cataracts
• Other serious complications requiring prompt medical attention

STORAGE

• Store at controlled room temperature: 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
• Keep in a well-closed, light-resistant container
• Keep out of reach of children

Trusted Oral Antiestrogen Therapy

Tamoxifen 20 mg tablets are a prescription oral antiestrogen medicine used in selected breast cancer treatment and prevention-related settings. Presented here in Tamilong 100 x 20 mg packaging, this format supports clear product identification for pharmacy and medical reference use.

Standardized Strength. Established Clinical Role.

Formulated as 20 mg oral tablets, tamoxifen is used across labeled indications including metastatic breast cancer, adjuvant therapy, DCIS-related risk reduction, and reduction of breast cancer incidence in certain high-risk adults.

Important Safety Reminder

Tamoxifen should be used only under proper medical supervision due to important risks including uterine malignancy, stroke, and thromboembolic events.