Nolvadex
Designed to support estrogen receptor blockade to manage breast tumours and alleviate cellular tumour progression.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Tamoxifen
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Nolvadex, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Nolvadex vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Nolvadex details
- Condition
- Breast Cancer
- Alternative names
- tamoxifen
- Therapeutic class
- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
- Pharmacological class
- Antineoplastic
- Known off-label uses
- ovulation induction
- Minor side effects
- hot flashes; nausea; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- vaginal discharge; fluid retention; menstrual irregularities
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 4–8 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin; Rifampin; Paroxetine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Contraindications
pregnancy; history of deep vein thrombosis; concurrent coumarin-type anticoagulants
Serious side effects
thromboembolism, requires immediate medical attention; endometrial carcinoma, requires immediate medical attention; severe retinopathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support estrogen receptor blockade to manage breast tumours and alleviate cellular tumour progression.
Mechanism of action
Competitively binds to estrogen receptors in target tissues, blocking gene transcription in hormone-sensitive cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal toxicity. Do not use during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Nolvadex is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with AstraZeneca.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Tamoxifen is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.