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Tamoxifen

Drug Class: Commonly Known As: Category:
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) Nolvadex® Cancer-related

Tamoxifen - What is it for

Tamoxifen is used to treat breast cancer. It works by blocking the effect of estrogen, a hormone produced by your body. 

Click here for more information on the use of Tamoxifen as Anti-Estrogen type of drugs for men.

  • Updated on 27 February 2019
  • Article contributed by Department of Pharmacy , National Cancer Centre Singapore
The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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