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Cytotam 20mg Tablet

Cytotam 20mg Tablet

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Salt Composition: Tamoxifen

Expiry Date: 01/2028

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About The Product

Breast Cancer

Description

Cytotam 20mg Tablet is a doctor's prescribed anti neoplastic drug used to treat Estrogens Receptor Positive Breast Cancer as well as addresses infertility in women due to ovulatory issues. Cytotam 20mg Tablet contains tamoxifen citrate blocks the estrogen receptor in the body.

As a result, prevents receptor enzyme interaction that inhibits cancer cell growth and proliferation.

Common Side Effects

  • Cytotam 20mg Tablet is a chemical salt based anticancer tablet.
  • Its salt in reaction with the body leads to numerous side effects like any other chemical medication.Symptoms may vary from mild to severe.
  • If these side effects remain for longer period of time, consult your doctor immediately. ● Hair loss ● Mouth Sores ● Nausea ● Weakness ● Muscle Pain ● Edema ● Diarrhea ● Hot Flashes ● Vaginal Bleeding ● Mood Swings ● Rashes ● Vomiting ● Night Sweats ● Insomnia ● Allergic Reactions ● Liver Toxicity ● Secondary Cancer or Diseases

Dosage And Administration

  • The standard recommended starting dosage of Cytotam 20mg Tablet is once daily.
  • This medicine is taken orally as whole with food, without breaking, biting or chewing.
  • Consult your doctor for exact dosage that is especially meant for you.

Mechanism Of Action

Cytotam 20mg Tablet contains tamoxifen citrate thats works as a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) by competitively binding to estrogen receptors in breast tissue, preventing estrogen from promoting cancer cell growth and proliferation.

It also release co-repressors to suppress estrogen-responsive genes and reduce growth factors, exerting anti-tumor effects.

Safety Advice

Alcohol
It is generally advice to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cytotam Tablet due to its negative impact on body as well as medication reaction. For more details, Consult your Doctor.
Driving
It is advisable not to drive, as you may feel dizzy and can come across blurred vision after taking Cytotam 20mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
Cytotam 20mg Tablet is not prescribed at the time of pregnancy. It causes harm to growing fetus. Consult your doctor in case of accidental pregnancy or any further risks.
Breast Feeding
In general there is no data related to Cytotam 20mg Tablet and its effect on breast feeding. But it is generally not advisable during the medication course. Consult your Doctor for more information.
Kidney
Share your medical history details related to kidney cancer or any other disease with your doctor before taking Cytotam Tablet.
Liver
Notify your doctor about any liver disease or infection before starting Cytotam 20mg course.As it can cause serious liver damage.

Faqs

The purpose of Cytotam 20mg Tablet is to treat Breast cancer in adults, particularly estrogen receptor-positive types, and addresses infertility in women due to ovulatory issues.

References

• Love, R. R.

(1989). Tamoxifen therapy in primary breast cancer: biology, efficacy, and side effects.

Journal of clinical oncology, 7(6), 803-815. • Yang, G., Nowsheen, S., Aziz, K., & Georgakilas, A. G.

(2013). Toxicity and adverse effects of Tamoxifen and other anti-estrogen drugs.

Pharmacology & therapeutics, 139(3), 392-404. • Heel, R. C., Brogden, R.

N., Speight, T. M., & Avery, G.

S. (1978).

Tamoxifen: a review of its pharmacological properties and therapeutic use in the treatment of breast cancer. Drugs, 16(1), 1-24. • Jie, L., Li, D., Yang, C., & Haiying, Z.

(2018). Tamoxifen versus clomiphene citrate for ovulation induction in infertile women.

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 228, 57-64.

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