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| Tamoxifen, Nolvadex Description Tamoxifen is an estrogen receptor antagonist Action estrogen receptor antagonist Indications breast carcinoma, infertility, malignant melanoma, mastalgia, osteoporosis, Side Effects anemia, bone pain, cataracts, cholestasis, corneal deposits, corneal opacification, elevated hepatic enzymes, endometrial carcinoma, hepatic necrosis, hepatitis, hot flashes, hypercalcemia, hyperlipidemia, impotence, leukopenia, libido decrease, menstrual irregularity, nausea/vomiting, neutropenia, optic neuritis, pulmonary embolism, retinopathy, thrombocytopenia, vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, visual impairment, Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions Negative interactions: Androstenedione Androstenedione increases estrogen levels, which may increase the adverse effects of estrogen therapy. Boron Boron may increase estrogen levels, which may increase the adverse effects of estrogen therapy. Dong quai Dong quai contains beta-sitosterol, a phytoestrogen, which may increase the adverse effects of estrogen therapy. Studies, however, do not support this. Grapefruit juice Grapefruit juice slows breakdown of estrogen. Mixed interactions: Ipriflavone Ipriflavone protects bone, but may increase estrogen effect on the uterus. Positive interactions: Calcium and Vitamin D Calcium and Vitamin D aid in bone growth. Magnesium Magnesium metabolism is enhanced by estrogen, which may result in a deficiency.
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