Cytotam 20 Tablet is an anti-estrogens. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is also used to reduce the risk of breast cancer in pre- and postmenopausal women with a high risk. This medicine helps to slow down the growth and multiplication of cancer cells. Cytotam 20 Tablet is also helpful in the treatment of infertility. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. This medicine is generally taken for 10 to 15 years. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. The most common side effects of this medicine include hot flashes, mood swings, vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding, nausea, and fluid retention. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some side effects may mean you should inform your doctor immediately include vaginal bleeding, irregular menstrual period, and vaginal discharge. It makes birth control pills less effective, hence use a condom and other preventive measures to avoid pregnancy. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are on treatment of infertility or had a blood clot disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check liver function and calcium level in the body.

• Nausea
• Vaginal discharge
• Vaginal bleeding
• Mood swings
• Fluid retention

Chemical Class::Nonsteroidal Antiestrogen|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class::Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERM)- Breast Cx

• Q. Q. What is Cytotam 20 Tablet and for what it is used for??
  Ans: Cytotam 20 Tablet 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. Q. How and in what dose should I use Cytotam 20 Tablet??
  Ans: 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 Cytotam 20 Tablet may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.
• Q. Q. What if I forget to take Cytotam 20 Tablet??
  Ans: If you forget to take a dose of Cytotam 20 Tablet, 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. Q. What if I stop taking Cytotam 20 Tablet??
  Ans: Do not stop taking Cytotam 20 Tablet, even if you start feeling well, unless your doctor tells you. Stopping it early may increase the risk of breast cancer coming back.
• Q. Q. What are the common side effects of using Cytotam 20 Tablet??
  Ans: The most common side effects associated with Cytotam 20 Tablet 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.

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