Caditam 20 Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS5342

USA Brand Name

Nolvadex

Strength

20mg

Generic Name

Tamoxifen (20Mg)

Manufacturer

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

## Caditam 20 Mg Tablet (Tamoxifen)

## What Is The Generic Name For Caditam 20 Mg Tablet:

Tamoxifen is the generic version for Caditam 20 mg Tablet

## Which US Brand is Equivalent To Caditam 20 Mg Tablet (Tamoxifen):

Alpha-Tamoxifen

Med Tamoxifen

Nolvadex

Novo-Tamoxifen

Tamofen

Tamone

Tamoplex

## About Caditam 20 Mg Tablet (Tamoxifen)

Caditam 20 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Tamoxifen, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer. Breast cancer is cancer that develops due to the unrestrained growth of breast tissue cells. The breast tissue contains the glands called lobules that produce milk & thin tubes called ducts. Cancer can begin in either of these. Depending on where cancer starts, breast cancer can be of two types: Ductal carcinoma that develops in cells of the lining of the milk duct and Lobular carcinoma that develops in the lobules. This medicine is easily available with all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, & medical supply stores; though, this medication should be taken on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is the primary pharmaceutical company that manufactures Caditam 20 mg Tablet.

## Strength:

Caditam 20 mg Tablet contains an active constituent, Tamoxifen (20 mg). This medicine is easily available with all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Caditam 20 Mg Tablet (Tamoxifen):

Caditam 20 mg Tablet is used for the treatment in the following conditions:

Breast cancer

## How Caditam 20 Mg Tablet (Tamoxifen) Works:

Caditam 20 mg Tablet has an active ingredient, Tamoxifenis an aromatase inhibitor. This medicine acts by lowering the quantity of estrogen (natural female hormone) formed in the body. This could lower or stop the growth of breast cancer cells which need estrogen to grow.

## Before You Use Caditam 20 Mg Tablet (Tamoxifen):

Make certain that:

You are not having some severe Disease

You are not sensitive to Tamoxifen

You must update your doctor vis-Ã -vis your medical histories like your pre-existing disease, Medications & surgeries, supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, and the rest.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Caditam 20 Mg Tablet (Tamoxifen):

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid smoking

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Caditam 20 Mg Tablet (Tamoxifen):

You should not take Caditam 20 mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have kidney problems

Have venous thromboembolism

Have Uterus-Endometrial Cancer

Have infections

Are pregnant

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have vaginal bleeding

Have irregular menstrual period and vaginal discharge

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have infections

## Dosage:

Caditam 20 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Tamoxifen, which is used in the treatment ofbreast cancer. This medicine is easily available with all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores; though, this medication should be taken on doctor’s prescription only. The patient must discuss with the medical doctor for an alteration of dosage & time of medicine, knowing the fact that the severity of the disease can vary from person to person. Your doctor can best judge this adjustment.

Adults are advised to take Caditam 20 mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your medical doctor. You must take Caditam 20 mg Tablet regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Caditam 20 Mg Tablet (Tamoxifen) to Be Used:

Caditam 20 mg Tablet is easily available in various strengths & substitutes. Patients are suggested to pursue doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Caditam 20 mg Tablet. You must not take this Tablet on your own & for a more extended period as recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Caditam 20 Mg Tablet (Tamoxifen):

Caditam 20 mg Tablet should be taken at a fixed time, as suggested by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. You must not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Caditam 20 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Caditam 20 Mg Tablet (Tamoxifen):

You are always suggested to take Caditam 20 mg Tablet as prescribed. You must not stop or start taking this medicine all of a sudden on your own. You must follow all the procedures given by your doctor carefully. You should not receive the Tablet in a smaller or larger measure or for an extended period than suggested by the doctor.

## Overdose:

You must seek medical emergency treatment & get in touch with your medical doctor straight away in the situation of any overdose symptoms. The emergency treatment will be started by your medical doctor if they observe any overdose symptoms in you.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dose of the Tablet has to be taken as fast as viable. You should firmly skip out the missed dose if it is the time for your next planned dosage by now. It is strictly recommended not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dose.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Caditam 20 Mg Tablet (Tamoxifen):

Vaginal bleeding

Chills

Skin rash or itching over the entire body

Pain or swelling in the legs

Weakness or sleepiness

Absent, missed, or irregular periods

Troubled breathing

A decrease in the amount of urine

Nausea

Hot flashes

Thinning of hair

Swelling

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Many of the medicines have been reported to interact with Caditam 20 mg Tablet. These interactions may engender some unwanted or unfavorable effects, or it may probably cause your drug not to function correctly. You should often have a conversation with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements; consequently, well-proposed medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Carbamazepine

Erythromycin

Amiodarone

Warfarin

Ritonavir

Dexamethasone

Acenocoumarol/Nicoumalone

Estradiol

Ethinyl Estradiol

Tibolone

This medicine can as well interact with the following mentioned disease condition:

Infections

Kidney disease

Liver disease

## Warning And Precaution:

Caditam 20 mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Kidney/ Liver disease

Allergy

Infections

You must get your blood test done repeatedly during treatment to monitor the side effects of Tamoxifen on your blood cells

Regular blood tests are essential to check your blood cells along with kidney, liver & heart function during treatment with this medicine

You have to use a consistent contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while you are on this medication as it can cause birth defects

You should not drive or operate heavy machines besides taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

You are supposed not to take this drug if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding

You must always discuss with your medical doctor to obtain the first-rate treatment if you are observing a number of the conditions mentioned above.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Caditam 20 mg Tablet out of reach & vision of the children

This treatment is strictly used with care for the treatment of children

Caditam 20 mg Tablet is not suggested for use by pregnant women due to the augmented risk of detrimental effects on the unborn child

You have to always check up the information in predominantly printed on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

You must continuously discuss with your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in terms of the dosage, strength & time of the drug.

## Indications:

Caditam 20 mg Tablet should be used as recommended by your doctor. You must not take this drug for a more extended period than prescribed by the medical doctor.

## Storage:

Store the Caditam 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in dark & dry location. Make sure that the Tablet is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.