Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Nolvadex Tablet

Nolvadex Tablet

Generic nameTamoxifen citrate
Drug classNonsteroidal antiestrogen (antineoplastic agent)
FormsTablets (10 mg and 20 mg strengths)

Nolvadex is a prescription medicine containing tamoxifen citrate, a nonsteroidal antiestrogen. It is used to treat breast cancer and, in certain high-risk women, to lower the chance of getting breast cancer.

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