Oncotam 10mg Tablet strip of 10 tablets

Cytofen 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment and prevention of breast cancer.

Tamoxifen 10mg

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oncotam 10mg Tablet

Oncotam 10mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Tamoxifen : Nausea, Skin rash, Hot flashes, Thinning of hair, Vaginal discharge, Swelling

Oncotam 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Cytofen 10mg Tablet is a hormone-based medication. It works by binding to estrogen receptors and blocking the effects of estrogen (a natural female hormone) in the breast tissue. This slows down the growth and multiplication of breast cancer cells.

Q. What is Cytofen and for what it is used for?
Cytofen contains a medicine, Tamoxifen which works against a female sex hormone estrogen. It is used in the treatment of estrogen dependent breast cancer in women. It may also be used in the treatment of estrogen-dependent breast cancer in males.

Q. How and in what dose should I use Cytofen?
Take it as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day and the duration depends on your medical problem. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body. You can take it with or without food. Treatment with Cytofen may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.

Q. What if I forget to take Cytofen?
If you forget to take a dose of Cytofen, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near to your next dose, skip it and follow your usual dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for the forgotten one.

Q. What if I stop taking Cytofen?
Do not stop taking Cytofen, even if you start feeling well, unless your doctor tells you. Stopping it early may increase the risk of breast cancer coming back.

Q. What are the common side effects of using Cytofen?
The most common side effects associated with Cytofen include menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, vaginal irritation, loss of sex drive and mood changes. It may also cause fluid retention, vaginal discharge, indigestion, nausea, and changes in your periods. If any of these bother you, consult with your doctor.

Oncotam 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oncotam 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.