Information on Blastofen Tamoxifen
Blastofen tamoxifen is an injectable form of the medicine tamoxifen. Blastofen is manufactured by Chandra Bhaget Pharma in Gujarati, India. Tamoxifen is commonly used to treat estrogen-dependent breast cancer in both men and women. Because the medicine is hormone-related, an endocrinologist (hormone doctor) will prescribe tamoxifen if it is for a reason other than breast cancer. An oncologist (doctor who specializes in treating cancer) will prescribe it for cancer treatment.
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Conditions
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Tamoxifen can treat gynecomastia, breast cancer and infertility. It can also decrease the chances of developing breast cancer for those who do not have it but are at a higher risk. There is also evidence that tamoxifen can treat bipolar disorder. Someone with liver problems may benefit from using Blastofen rather than the standard oral medication.
Side Effects
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Tamoxifen works by interrupting the natural process of estrogen. Because of this interruption, women who use tamoxifen may experience symptoms similar to those experienced during menopause. Hot flashes, vaginal dryness and fatigue can all occur while taking tamoxifen. Men who take tamoxifen may experience decreased sexual desire or function. More serious side effects include blood clots and increased chances of uterine cancer. In addition to these side effects, patients who have needle anxiety may also experience stress related to the process of self-injecting.
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Considerations
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Because of the increased chance for uterine cancer, women are often carefully screened for pre-existing, uterus-related cancers. Women who are or are planning to become pregnant are advised not to take tamoxifen because of the risk of fetal harm. While most drugs advise pregnant women to check with a doctor before using, it is especially important for hormone-related medications. Because Blastofen Tamoxifen is injectable, people who have more body fat will need to find longer needles in order to reach the muscle tissues needed to deliver the medicine.
Benefits
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If a cancer or tumor is estrogen-dependent, it means that it grows in direct relation to the amount of estrogen in the body. Tamoxifen works by acting like estrogen and preventing true estrogen from entering breast cancer cells. The less estrogen in the body, the less rapidly the tumor grows. Injectable Tamoxifen is not as hepatoxic (bad for the liver) as oral Tamoxifen because it is delivered directly into the body instead of going through the digestive system first.
Warnings
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As with any medication, it is important to talk to a doctor about any concerns. A family medical history should be a part of the discussion with a doctor. Because tamoxifen can actually increase fertility, it is important to use birth control while taking tamoxifen. Anyone using this medication should also attend regular check-ups to determine if the dose is appropriate.
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