Use of tamoxifen in carcinoma of breast patients does not lead to the following side effects.
Correct Answer: Cancer in opposite breast
Description: 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)
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