toremifene

 

 

General English name: toremifene

Brand: Fareston

Application: Metastatic breast cancer (recurrent)

 

 

 

 

Thormiphene Drug Information

Contraindications to the use of the drug tormifen

Drug interaction of turmiphene

Tips to consider before taking turmifen

Possible side effects of thormiphene

Very common side effects

How to store Thormiphene

 

 

 

 

 

Thormiphene Drug Information

Medication Information: Treatment options for women with breast cancer include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy. A combination of two or more of these methods is often used for treatment. Tormifen is a hormone therapy drug.

In some breast cancers, the female hormone estrogen is increased in the body. Cancer cells have receptors on their surface that bind to estrogen; these types of tumors are called hormone-receptor-positive cancers. Thormiphene blocks the binding of estrogen to cancer cells by blocking these receptors. This mechanism helps control cancer. It is prescribed for cancers in which cells have migrated to other parts of the body, such as the lungs, liver and bones. This type of cancer is called metastatic breast cancer or secondary breast cancer.

 

Contraindications to the use of the drug tormifen

Pay attention to the expiration date of Thormiphene and do not take it if your medicine has expired.

Never give tormifen to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.

Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.

Check for drug interactions with tormifen and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.

 

Drug interaction of turmiphene

It may alter the performance of medications and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.

Some medications that may interact with tourmiphene include "blood thinners" (eg, warfarin), estrogen, drugs that act on liver enzymes and remove thermofin from your body (eg, medications). Anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine / clonazepam / phenobarbital / phenytoin, rifampin).

Many drugs in addition to thermofin may affect heart rhythm (prolongation of QT time), including: amiodarone, granisetron, provinamine, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, Sotalol, macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin).

 

Tips to consider before taking turmifen

Some medications are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking tourmiphene:

• If you still have monthly courses. In this case, you should not use tourmiphene.
• If you have ever had a stroke, blood clot in your lungs or vascular thrombosis (DVT).
• If you have heart disease or an irregular heartbeat.
• If your uterine wall is thick (a condition called endometrial hyperplasia).
• If you have liver problems.
• If you have a rare inherited blood disorder called porphyria.
• If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
• If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.

 

Possible side effects of thormiphene

All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. If any of these symptoms persist, your doctor should be informed.

 

Very common side effects

High body temperature and excessive sweating: Try to keep your body cool by wearing thin and loose clothing.

Common complications

Feeling bored: Eat simple foods and avoid high-fat and spicy foods.

Dizziness and fatigue: Avoid driving and working with tools in this situation.

Bleeding and vaginal discharge: Tell your doctor immediately to find out the cause of this problem. Your doctor may examine the uterine wall for changes.

Itchy skin rash, swelling of the feet or ankles, feeling depressed: Tell your doctor if any of these are bothersome.

Important Note: Some women taking turmifen may develop blood clots in their legs or lungs. However, the occurrence of this case is less than the complications mentioned above. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any swelling or pain in your legs or shortness of breath.

Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of tormifen.

 

How to store Thormiphene

• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Keep the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.