Nolvadex

Nolvadex is used for:

Treating breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body. It is also used along with other medicines to treat other types of breast cancer. It is used in women who are at high risk for breast cancer and in women with DCIS (after surgery and radiation) to decrease the risk of developing breast cancer. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Nolvadex is an antiestrogen. It works by blocking the effect of estrogen on certain tumors. This may prevent the growth of tumors that are activated by estrogen.

Do NOT use Nolvadex if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Nolvadex
• you are using Nolvadex to reduce your risk of breast cancer and you have a history of blood clots in the lung or leg
• you are using Nolvadex to reduce your risk of breast cancer and you also take certain anticoagulants (eg, warfarin)
• you are taking anastrozole

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Nolvadex :

Some medical conditions may interact with Nolvadex . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of blood clots in the legs or lungs
• if you have high levels of calcium in your blood, a weakened immune system, or low levels of white blood cells or platelets in your blood
• if you have high cholesterol or lipid levels
• if you have cataracts or other vision problems
• if you are using cytotoxic cancer medicines
• if you are confined to a bed or chair

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Nolvadex . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased
• Cytotoxic cancer medicines (eg, cisplatin) because the risk of developing blood clots may be increased
• Rifampin because it may decrease Nolvadex 's effectiveness
• Fluorouracil or mitomycin C because they may increase the risk of Nolvadex 's side effects
• Aromatase inhibitors (eg, anastrozole, letrozole) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Nolvadex

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Nolvadex may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.