Zymoplex

Zymoplex

tamoxifen

Manufacturer:

Genepharm

Distributor:

SB Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Tamoxifen
Dosage/Direction for Use
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ personal or family history of blood clots of unknown cause; family history of illness that increases risk of blood clots. Concomitant use w/ anastrozole; any treatment for infertility; warfarin. Confirmed or suspected pregnancy.
Special Precautions
May increase risk of formation of blood clots in the small vessels of the tissue flap in delayed breast reconstruction operation. Consider stopping treatment for a short period in case of planned surgery. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Women of childbearing potential should use adequate non-hormonal contraception during treatment & for an additional 2 mth after stopping treatment. Avoid pregnancy while on treatment & for 9 mth after stopping treatment. Lactation. Not for use in childn.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, fluid retention, skin rash, hot flushes, tiredness. Anaemia; changes in vision due to cataracts or changes to the retina; increased amounts of fats in the blood; allergic reactions; leg cramp; changes in the womb (including changes to its lining & benign growths); headache, lightheadedness; itching of the genitals; thinning of the hair; vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation; changes in blood tests of liver function; formation of fatty liver cells; muscle pain; sensory changes (including taste disorder & numbness or tingling in the skin); increased risk of blood clots (including clots in small vessels).
Drug Interactions
Reduced plasma level of 4-hydroxy-N-desmethyltamoxifen (active metabolite) w/ CYP2D6 inhibitors. Reduced efficacy w/ SSRIs (eg, paroxetine). Potential interaction w/ OCs, HRT, paroxetine, fluoxetine, bupropion, quinidine, cinacalcet, warfarin, rifampicin, anastrozole, letrozole, exemestane.
MIMS Class
Cancer Hormone Therapy
ATC Classification
L02BA01 - tamoxifen ; Belongs to the class of anti-estrogens. Used in treatment of neoplastic diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Zymoplex tab 10 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
Form
Zymoplex tab 20 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
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