Admafen 20mg Tablet
Admafen 20mg 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.
Admafen 20mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Admafen 20mg 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.
Admafen 20mg 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.
Admafen 20mg 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 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.
03Uses
Breast cancer
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Admafen 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Admafen 20mg Tablet is a hormone-based medication. It works by binding to estrogen receptors and blocking the effects of estrogen (a natural female hormone) in the breast tissue. This slows down the growth and multiplication of breast cancer cells.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:
07Benefits
In Breast cancer
Admafen 20mg Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer, both in pre as well as postmenopausal women. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.
08Side Effects
Vaginal discharge
Mood swings
Fatigue
Nausea
Skin rash
Vaginal bleeding
Constipation
Fluid retention
Hot flushes
Hair loss
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Fibroid
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Hypersensitivity
Ischemic cerebrovascular events
Headache
Lightheadedness
Sensory disturbance
Cataract
Retinopathy
Thromboembolic events
Abnormal liver enzyme
Fatty liver disease
Leg cramps
Muscle pain
Vaginal itching
Endometrial changes
Increased triglyceride level in blood
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Admafen 20mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Admafen 20mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Admafen 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Admafen 20mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Admafen 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Admafen 20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Admafen 20mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Admafen 20mg Tablet helps treat breast cancer.
It also reduces the risk of cancer coming back and of getting cancer in the other breast.
Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method (such as condoms) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for 2 months after you stop taking it.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if your periods become irregular, especially if associated with heavier bleeding.
Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Admafen 20mg Tablet helps treat breast cancer.
It also reduces the risk of cancer coming back and of getting cancer in the other breast.
Use a reliable barrier contraceptive method (such as condoms) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for 2 months after you stop taking it.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if your periods become irregular, especially if associated with heavier bleeding.
Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first.
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