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: ? (a) Hot flushes, nausea vomiting (most common side effects)* (b) Menstrual irregularities, vaginal bleeding, discharge, pruritis vulvae & dermatitis (c) Endometrial cancer (d) Thromboembolism (e) Cataracts (f) Retinal deposits & decreased visual acuity Benefits of Tamoxifen: ? (a) Estrogen receptor positive breast cancer: used in both pre and postmenopausal women. (b) it appears to increase bone density (slows the development of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women) ourably affect lipid and lipoprotein profiles.
Thromboembolic events
Endometrial Carcinoma
Cataract
Cancer in opposite breast