Tamoxifen FDA Link Generic

One of the SELECTIVE ESTROGEN RECEPTOR MODULATORS with tissue-specific activities. Tamoxifen acts as an anti-estrogen (inhibiting agent) in the mammary tissue, but as an estrogen (stimulating agent) in cholesterol metabolism, bone density, and cell proliferation in the ENDOMETRIUM.

Also Known As:

ICI-46,474; ICI-46474; ICI-47699; Nolvadex; Novaldex; Savient brand of Tamoxifen Citrate; Soltamox; Tamoxifen Citrate; Tomaxithen; Zitazonium; Citrate, Tamoxifen; ICI 46,474; ICI 46474; ICI 47699; ICI46,474; ICI46474; ICI47699; Ethanamine, 2- (4- (1,2- diphenyl- 1- butenyl)phenoxy)- N,N- dimethyl- , (Z)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
Bone Density Conservation Agents
Estrogen Antagonists
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators

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Organic Chemicals: 42

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Hydrocarbons: 362

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Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 3

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Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 121

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Benzene Derivatives: 9

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Benzylidene Compounds

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Stilbenes: 43

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Tamoxifen: 8020

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