Tamoxifen
Facts
:
Mixed agonist and antagonist on estrogen receptors
Decreases risk for
osteoporosis
Indications
:
Adjuvant chemotherapy for early stage breast CA
Used in premenopausal women
Side Effects
:
Estrogenic effects increase risk for
endometrial CA
,
uterine sarcoma
, and
venous thrombosis
July 12th 2010
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