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Tamofen (Tamoxifen Citrate) contains the active ingredient tamoxifen citrate, which is a type of medicine known as an 'anti-oestrogen'. Tamofen (Tamoxifen Citrate) is mainly used to treat women with breast cancers that respond to the female sex hormone, oestrogen.
Most breast cancers are sensitive to oestrogen, and their growth is increased in the presence of this hormone. Oestrogen binds to oestrogen receptors on the breast cancer cells and causes changes within the cells that result in faster growth of the cancer. Tamofen (Tamoxifen Citrate) works by blocking these oestrogen receptors, thereby blocking the effect of oestrogen on the cancer. This reduces the size of oestrogen-sensitive tumours. Tamofen (Tamoxifen Citrate) is also used in the treatment of female infertility that is caused by problems with ovulation. Again, it acts by blocking oestrogen receptors, this time in a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The effect of this is an increase in the levels of the hormones that control the development and release of an egg. These hormones are released from the pituitary gland and are known as follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinising hormone (LH). Tamofen (Tamoxifen Citrate) Side effects: Tamofen (Tamoxifen Citrate)'s possible side effects can affect individuals in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Tamofen (Tamoxifen Citrate). Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using Tamofen (Tamoxifen Citrate) will experience that or any side effect. Headache Blood disorders Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain Visual disturbances Severe swelling of lips, face or tongue (angioedema) The presence of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus at other sites in the pelvis (endometriosis) Severe blistering skin reaction affecting the tissues of the eyes, mouth, throat and genitals.(Stevens-Johnson Syndrome) Suppression of menstrual periods Stimulation of tumour growth Hair loss (alopecia) Liver disorders Itching of the external female genitalia (pruritus vulva) Cancerous changes in the endometrium (lining of the womb). Increased risk of abnormal blood clots within the blood vessels (thromboembolic disorders) Fibroids in the womb (uterus) Vaginal bleeding or discharge Hot flushes |
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