# Tamoxifen Citrate (Soltamox)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/tamoxifen-citrate
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Tamoxifen Citrate?

Tamoxifen Citrate (brand name: Soltamox) is a prescription medication used to treat puberty and precociou. Across the United States, 8,000 doctors prescribe Tamoxifen to approximately 61,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Soltamox

## Indications

Tamoxifen Citrate is prescribed for several conditions including puberty, precocious, pancreatic neoplasms, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Puberty](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/puberty)
- [Precocious](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/precocious)
- [Pancreatic Neoplasms](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pancreatic-neoplasms)
- [Gynecomastia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/gynecomastia)
- [Breast Neoplasms](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/breast-neoplasms)

## Mechanism of action

Tamoxifen is an estrogen agonist/antagonist. Tamoxifen competes with estrogen for binding to the estrogen receptor, which can result in a decrease in estrogen receptor signaling-dependent growth in breast tissue.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Antineoplastic
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

edema, hot flashes, peripheral edema

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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