Meditam 20mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Medicon Health Care Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Tamoxifen (20mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Meditam 20mg Tablet is an anti-estrogens used in the treatment of breast cancer and to reduce the risk of breast cancer in pre- and postmenopausal women with a high risk.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Meditam 20mg Tablet is a hormone-based medication that works by binding to estrogen receptors and blocking the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue. It is used to treat breast cancer and reduce the risk of breast cancer in pre- and postmenopausal women with a high risk. It can also be used to treat infertility. The medicine helps to slow down the growth and multiplication of breast cancer cells.
Directions for 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. Meditam 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Meditam 20mg Tablet is a hormone-based medication that works by binding to estrogen receptors and blocking the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue. This slows down the growth and multiplication of breast cancer cells.
Quick Tips
Meditam 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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Frequently asked questions
What is Meditam 20mg Tablet and for what it is used for?
Meditam 20mg Tablet contains Tamoxifen, which works against a female sex hormone called estrogen. It is used to treat breast cancer in women whose tumors depend on estrogen. It may also be used to treat estrogen-dependent breast cancer in men.
How and in what dose should I use Meditam 20mg Tablet?
Take it as your doctor advises. The number of doses you take each day, the duration, and frequency depend on your medical condition. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure consistent medicine levels in your body. You can take it with or without food. Treatment with Meditam 20mg Tablet may be long term, and you may need to take it for several years.
What if I forget to take Meditam 20mg Tablet?
If you forget to take a dose of Meditam 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near your next dose, skip it and follow your usual dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for the forgotten one.
What if I stop taking Meditam 20mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Meditam 20mg Tablet, even if you start feeling well, unless your doctor tells you. Stopping it early may increase the risk of breast cancer coming back.
What are the common side effects of using Meditam 20mg Tablet?
Common side effects of Meditam 20mg Tablet include menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, vaginal irritation, loss of sex drive, and mood changes. It may also cause fluid retention, vaginal discharge, indigestion, nausea, and changes in your menstrual periods. If any of these bother you, contact your doctor.
