Drug useful in breast cancer is –
Correct Answer: Tamoxifen
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Tamoxifen Pharmacotherapy of breast cancero Many breast carcinomas possess estrogen receptors - Estrogen promotes their growth,o Drugs which decrease the action of estrogen on breast CA by one or other mechanisms, can be used in breast CA.Drugs used in Breast cancero Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) - Tamoxifen, Tromifene.o Selective estrogen receptor down regulators (SERDs) - Fulvestranto Aromatase inhibitors - Letrozole, anastrozole, exemestoneo LHRH (GnRh) analogueso Aminoglutethemideo High doses progesterones - Megastrol acetate.
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