Cytotam 10mg Tablet
Brand Name | Cytotam 10mg Tablet |
Salt Composition |
Tamoxifen (10mg) |
Strength | 10mg |
Product Form | Tablet |
Pack | 10 Tablet(s) in Strip |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Anti-Cancer |
SubCategory |
Breast Cancer |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Cipla Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Cipla Ltd,Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013. |
You Save : Rs.3.89 Inclusive of all taxes
- Breast cancer which is metastatic in both men and women
- Ductal carcinoma in situ after surgery and radiation
- Ovarian cancer
- Anovulatory infertility
- Primary prevention of breast cancer
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Tamoxifen
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients who are pregnant and have undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine along with warfarin or have a history of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus.
- Hot flashes
- Amenorrhea
- Menstrual changes
- Vaginal discharge
- Bone pain
- Cough
- Edema
- Fatigue
- Ovarian cyst
- Abdominal cramps
- Depression
- Stroke
- Does Cytotam 10mg Tablet affect fertility?
- When can I plan a pregnancy if I am taking a Cytotam 10mg Tablet?
- When should I call my doctor right away?
- The use of this medicine may cause uterine malignancies and thromboembolic events
- Liver cancer and elevation in liver enzymes were reported while using this medicine
- Hypercalcemia was reported in breast cancer patients with bone metastases
- Increased incidence of cataracts, uterine malignancies, and thromboembolic events was reported while receiving this therapy
- Ocular disturbances including retinal vein thrombosis, retinopathy, ocular disturbances, and decrement in color vision perception were reported.
- The use of this medicine may cause hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia were reported
- Therapy should be administered with caution in pregnant women due to the fetal harm
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
- You have a receiving any concomitant medication and disease
- Stored at 30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
- Cytotam 10mg Tablet contains Tamoxifen 10mg used to treat breast cancer in both men and women and it also helps to reduce the risk for developing breast cancer in pre and postmenopausal women. It works by maintaining the estrogen level and it also helps to decrease the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anovulatory infertility.
- Closely monitor the patient kidney function and blood cell count while you are receiving this medicine
- Kindly inform your doctor if you have experienced headache, stomach pain, and blood in your stool and urine while you are receiving this medicine.
Medical Description of Cytotam 10mg Tablet
Cytotam 10mg Tablet contains Tamoxifen 10mg used to treat breast cancer in both men and women and it also helps to reduce the risk for developing breast cancer in pre and postmenopausal women. It works by maintaining the estrogen level and it also helps to decrease the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat anovulatory infertility.
Cytotam 10mg Tablet Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as breast cancer
Cytotam 10mg Tablet Benefits
Breast cancer
It is a type of cancer that forms in the breast cells. It is common among women. Symptoms include breast lump, change in breast size, redness, pitting of the skin, color change, and peeling surrounding the breast skin or nipple. This medicine helps to inhibit the multiplication of cancer cells.
Cytotam 10mg Tablet Indication
The Cytotam 10mg Tablet is prescribed in the following indications as
Mechanism of action of Cytotam 10mg Tablet
Cytotam 10mg Tablet contains Tamoxifen 10mg is an anti-cancer medication, Estrogen Receptor Antagonist. It produces its action by inhibiting estrogen binding with estrogen receptors, this leads to a decrease in tumor growth factor-alpha and insulin-like growth factor 1 and it also causes an increase in sex hormone-binding globulin that decreases free estradiol level which is present in the blood. Tamoxifen 10mg induces apoptosis (cell death) in estrogen receptor-positive cells and shrinks the abnormal cells and minimizes metastasis thus treating and controlling cancers or tumors.
How Cytotam 10mg Tablet works
Cytotam 10mg Tablet contains Tamoxifen 10mg is an anti-cancer medication, Estrogen Receptor Antagonist. It produces its action by inhibiting estrogen binding with estrogen receptors, thus inhibiting the signaling process for angiogenesis and proliferation of abnormal cells and minimizing the growth of abnormal cancer cells, and terminating metastasis of cancers.
Cytotam 10mg Tablet Contraindication
Cytotam 10mg Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Cytotam 10mg Tablet
Yes, the use of this medicine may affect fertility in males as well as in females. Kindly consult with your doctor before initiating the treatment to preserve fertility.
Avoid planning for pregnancy while you are receiving this medicine and also use an effective contraceptive for at least 1 month after taking the last medicine.
If you have experienced muscle cramping, muscle weakness, confusion, vision loss, blindness, seizures, headaches, shortness of breath, swelling of your feet, high blood pressure, tiredness, fainting, tightness in the chest.
Precautions and general warning of Cytotam 10mg Tablet
Alcohol
The use of alcohol may produce harmful effects while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients who are having a renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients who are having hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Cytotam 10mg Tablet
Cytotam 10mg Tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence
Use of Cytotam 10mg Tablet in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor
Use of Cytotam 10mg Tablet in children
Safety and efficacy were not established in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Cytotam 10mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
Cytotam 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Cytotam 10mg Tablet contains Tamoxifen 10mg used to treat breast cancer in both men and women. It produces its action by inhibiting estrogen binding with estrogen receptors, thus inhibiting the signaling process for angiogenesis and proliferation of abnormal cells and minimizing the growth of abnormal cancer cells, and terminating metastasis of cancers.
Drug Interaction of Cytotam 10mg Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
Idelalisib
It is contraindicated to use this medicine because the use of idelalisib decreases the effect of tamoxifen by affecting its hepatic and intestinal enzymes
Bosutinib
Use alternative drug because the use of tamoxifen increases the level of bosutinib by P-glycoprotein efflux transporter
Mefloquine
Use alternative drugs because the use of mefloquine increases the toxicity of tamoxifen by QTc interval
Cannabidiol
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cannabidiol increases the effect of tamoxifen by decreasing its metabolism
Drug-Food Interaction
Do not take tamoxifen along with soy products because soy stimulates the growth of tumor cells in the breast and also interferes with the action of tamoxifen.
Drug-Disease Interaction
Pulmonary embolism
It is contraindicated to use this medicine in women who are with a history of deep vein thrombosis because the use of tamoxifen increases the incidence of thromboembolic events including deep vein thrombosis,
Endometrial dysplasia
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of gynecological abnormalities because the use of tamoxifen changes the endometrium such as hyperplasia, polyps, and endometrial cancer.
Hepatic dysfunction
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of hepatic function because the use of tamoxifen alter the liver enzymes and cause severe hepatic injuries such as fatty liver, cholestasis, hepatitis, and hepatic necrosis.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
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