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. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tamoxifen as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                             Tamoxifen use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of tamoxifen with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Tamoxifen intake can result in inflammatory and fatty changes in the liver, and compromised liver function. Individuals can present with enlarged liver, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Tamoxifen as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of tamoxifen as follows: Breast cancer Increased binding of estrogen to the estrogen receptors and the consequent response of proliferation of the breast tissue, is considered to play a significant role in the growth of tumors in the breast tissue. Tamoxifen has an antiestrogenic effect on the breast tissue. Binding of tamoxifen to the estrogen receptors in the breast tissue progressively modulate these receptors and reduces response of these [...]