Xifen
Xifen Products are primarily used for
Breast cancer
About Xifen Products
Xifen Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Xifen are Vaginal discharge, Fatigue, Nausea, Skin rash, Vaginal bleeding, Constipation, Fluid retention, Hot flushes, Hair loss, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fibroid, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Hypersensitivity, Ischemic cerebrovascular events, Headache, Lightheadedness, Sensory disturbance, Cataract, Retinopathy, Thromboembolic events, Abnormal liver enzyme, Fatty liver disease, Leg cramps, Muscle pain, Vaginal itching, Endometrial changes, Increased triglyceride level in blood.
How Xifen Products work
Tamoxifen is a hormone-based medication. It works by binding to estrogen receptors and blocking the effects of estrogen (a natural female hormone) in the breast tissue. This slows down the growth and multiplication of breast cancer cells.
Patient Concerns about Xifen Products
Frequently asked questions about Xifen Products
Frequently asked questions about Tamoxifen
Q. What is Xifen 20mg Tablet and for what it is used for?
Xifen 20mg Tablet contains a medicine, Tamoxifen which works against a female sex hormone estrogen. It is used in the treatment of estrogen dependent breast cancer in women. It may also be used in the treatment of estrogen-dependent breast cancer in males.
Q. How and in what dose should I use Xifen 20mg Tablet?
Take it as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day and the duration depends on your medical problem. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body. You can take it with or without food. Treatment with Xifen 20mg Tablet may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.
Q. What if I forget to take Xifen 20mg Tablet?
If you forget to take a dose of Xifen 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near to 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.
Q. What if I stop taking Xifen 20mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Xifen 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.
Q. What are the common side effects of using Xifen 20mg Tablet?
The most common side effects associated with Xifen 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 periods. If any of these bother you, consult with your doctor.
Q. What is Xifen 20mg Tablet and for what it is used for?
Tamoxifen is a medicine, which works against estrogen, a female sex hormone. It is used in the treatment of estrogen dependent breast cancer in women. It may also be used in the treatment of estrogen-dependent breast cancer in males.
Q. How and in what dose should I use Xifen 20mg Tablet?
Take it as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day and the duration depends on your medical problem. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body. You can take it with or without food. Treatment with Xifen 20mg Tablet may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.
Q. What if I forget to take Xifen 20mg Tablet?
If you forget to take a dose of Xifen 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near to 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.
Q. What if I stop taking Xifen 20mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Xifen 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.
Q. What are the common side effects of using Xifen 20mg Tablet?
The most common side effects associated with Xifen 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 periods. If any of these bother you, consult with your doctor.
Products for Xifen
Xifen 20mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹31.3
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Xifen 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹16
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