Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Tamoxifen Tablet
Tamoxifen Tablet
| Generic name | tamoxifen |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) / antiestrogen |
| Forms | oral tablet (10 mg; 20 mg), oral solution (10 mg/5 mL) |
Tamoxifen is a hormone-blocking medicine used mainly to treat and help prevent certain types of breast cancer. It works by blocking the effects of estrogen in breast tissue.
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