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Tamoxifen
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| tamoxifen |
Tamoxifen is available in 10 mg and 20 mg tablets. When used for early-stage breast cancer, tamoxifen is usually prescribed at 20 mg a day for 5 years. Tablets may be taken once or twice a day.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 18, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology | |
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