Nolvadex is a non steroidal drug that had excellent anti estrogen properties. By binding to the estrogen receptors, it blocks the effects of estrogen. It has been indicated for the treatment of certain types of breast cancer in women and men. It is also used to prevent breast cancer in women who have had ductal carcinoma in situ (abnormal cells in the ducts of the breast) and are at a high risk of developing breast cancer. Nolvadex is also being studied in the treatment of other types of breast cancer. It is also called tamoxifen or tamoxifen citrate. Indications Nolvadex is used in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer in women and men. It is also used to treat premenopausal women with metastatic breast cancer. Instead of surgery (removal of the ovaries) or radiation, Nolvadex is preferred. Patients who have estrogen receptor positive tumors benefit the most from Nolvadex therapy. Nolvadex is also indicated as adjuvant treatment of breast cancer in women following surgery. Dose Nolvadex is available as a 10/20 mg pill. It is also available as a 10 mg solution. The recommended dose of Nolvadex is 20 mg daily. It is taken by mouth and easily absorbed. The pill can be taken with or without food. The dose of Nolvadex in individuals with breast cancer is between 20-40 mg/daily. Doses higher than 20 mg per day should be divided in to 1-3 doses. The majority of bodybuilders start off with 20 mg /day and some go up to 30 mg/day. The drug is not recommended for therapy for more than 5 years.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:00:43 +0000
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