Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tamoxifen as follows: Tamoxifen use carries the risk for clot formation, resulting in deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. Individuals can present with symptoms such as, pain and swelling of extremities - especially swelling of the lower extremities with pain in the calf muscle, episode of sudden cough and shortness of breath, episode of chest pain, and any sudden vision changes. Report to your [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tamoxifen as follows: Warfarin and tamoxifen are metabolized by the same enzyme systems in the liver and so, compete mutually for the enzymes. Taken concurrently, tamoxifen can take over all the enzyme for metabolism, thus slowing down metabolism of warfarin. Warfarin could remain active in the blood for unduly long time, thus increasing risk for prolonged anticoagulation. Individuals taking these two drugs together can present [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tamoxifen as follows: In sexually active women of childbearing age group, therapy with tamoxifen should be initiated during menstruation. If tamoxifen therapy were to continue, sexually active women should avoid getting pregnant, atleast for two months, after the therapy with tamoxifen ends and must employ effective contraceptive measures in order to avoid getting pregnant. Tamoxifen compromises the therapeutic effects of hormonal contraceptives, such as, birth [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tamoxifen as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. Tamoxifen can induce [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Tamoxifen as follows: Tamoxifen use carries the risk for clot formation, resulting in deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Individuals can present with symptoms such as, pain and swelling of extremities - especially swelling of the lower extremities with pain in the calf muscle, episode of sudden cough and shortness of breath, episode of chest pain, and any sudden vision changes. So, tamoxifen could be avoided or used [...]