Nolvadex
Tamoxifen tablets for breast cancer. It blocks oestrogen from attaching to hormone-sensitive breast cancer cells.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Tamoxifen
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 20mg
This listing uses Nolvadex as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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 Oestrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
- Pharmacological class
- Antineoplastic
- Known off-label uses
- ovulation induction
- Minor side effects
- hot flushes; 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
Tamoxifen tablets for breast cancer. It blocks oestrogen from attaching to hormone-sensitive breast cancer cells.
Mechanism of action
Competitively binds to oestrogen receptors in target tissues, blocking gene transcription in hormone-sensitive cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High risk of fetal toxicity. Do not use during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Nolvadex is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Tamoxifen, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.