Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Tamoxifen as follows: Tamoxifen can mimic estrogen hormone with regards to action on estrogen receptors in the uterus and helps with proliferation of endometrium, the inner lining of uterus. Women in menopausal age group, secondary to tamoxifen use and proliferation of the endometrium, can present with vaginal bleeding and stand an increased risk to develop endometrial cancer. So, tamoxifen could be avoided in individuals with history of uterine [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Tamoxifen as follows: Do not take tamoxifen, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of tamoxifen. In the event of an allergic response with this medication, report to your physician or other health care personnel, regarding your safety with continuing on intake of tamoxifen. Tamoxifen can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. Tamoxifen intake can lead to induction of liver [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tamoxifen as follows: Vision changes Tamoxifen use can result in damage to the lens proteins with clouding of lens and development of cataracts. This can result in progressively diminishing and blurred vision with haloes around light. Increased risk for development of stroke, secondary to tamoxifen use, can also contribute to the risk for diminishing vision. General allergic reactions                                  Tamoxifen use can result in general allergic reactions, such [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tamoxifen as follows: Sexual side-effects Tamoxifen can mimic estrogen hormone with regards to action on estrogen receptors in the uterus and helps with proliferation of endometrium, the inner lining of uterus. Women in menopausal age group, secondary to tamoxifen use and proliferation of the endometrium, can present with vaginal bleeding and stand an increased risk to develop endometrial cancer. Women in reproductive age group, secondary to tamoxifen [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tamoxifen as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Tamoxifen intake carries the risk of increasing the blood lipid levels and can contribute to forming atherogenic blocks in the blood vessels. Atherosclerosis can increase the risk for compromised blood supply to the heart muscle and individuals can present with episodes of chest pain or discomfort, exacerbation of shortness of breath, and even heart attack, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. [...]