Use of tamoxifen in carcinoma of breast patients does not lead to the following side effects.
Ans. is 'd' i.e. Cancer in opposite breast Adverse effects of Tamoxifen: - Hot flushes, nausea vomiting (most common side effects)*Menstrual irregularities, vaginal bleeding, discharge, pruritus vulvae & dermatitisEndometrial cancerThromboembolismCataractsRetinal deposits & decreased visual acuityUses of Tamoxifen: -Estrogen receptor positive breast cancer: used in both pre and postmenopausal women.May slow the development of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women (due to its estrogenic effect)
Thromboembolic events
Endometrial Carcinoma
Cataract
Cancer in opposite breast
Breast Cancer - Treatments