Nolvadex is a medicine used for the treatment of breast cancer in women that responds to the sex hormone of the females, oestrogen. Mostly breast cancers are oestrogen sensitive, and in this hormone’s presence their growth increases. Oestrogen binds itself to the oestrogen receptors present on the breast cancer cell that results in changes within those cells that causes cancer to grow faster.
Tamoxifen works by creating blockage to oestrogen receptors, thus blocking the oestrogen effect on cancer. This causes starvation of cells of breast cancer and thus prevents them from growing more. Tamoxifen helps in preventing cancer cells from spreading to new areas and particularly in developing other breast. Nolvadex may also be used for female infertility treatment, which is produced by ovulation problems.
Again, generic for Nolvadex (Oncomox, Blastofen) blocks the oestrogen receptors in a portion of the brain named hypothalamus. It increases the hormones level that controls the growth and egg releasing. These hormones release from pituitary gland – FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinising hormone). FSH causes ovaries stimulation and LH causes ovulation (releasing of an egg).
How To Take
Tamoxifen should be taken at doses specifically directed by the physician. Currently, long term dosing is recommended (in excess of 2 years). Tamoxifen can be taken with food.
Recommended Dosage for Nolvadex
The dosage of Nolvadex or generic Nolvadex prescribed to each patient will vary. Always follow your physician’s instructions and/or the directions on the prescription drug label.
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