tamoxifen

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A nonsteroidal estrogen antagonist used in the treatment of advanced breast cancer
Tamoxifen is a drug that is used for treating women who have breast cancer. a drug that is used to treat breast cancer (trans- + amine ( AMINO ACID) + oxy- (from oxygen) + phenol type of chemical compound (19-21 centuries)). Synthetic hormone, marketed as Nolvadex, that prevents the binding of estrogen to estrogen-sensitive breast cancer cells. Initially used to prevent recurrences of breast cancer after successful treatment, it was later found to prevent first occurrences in women at high risk. The most serious side effect is an increased risk of thrombosis, which may require patients to take an anticoagulant as well. Studies on its effectiveness against breast and other cancers continue
an antagonist for estrogen that is used in the treatment of breast cancer
{i} medication that interferes with the activity of estrogen in breast tissue, prescription drug used to treat breast cancer (Medicine)
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