tamoxifen

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
selective estrogen receptor modulator
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:tablet
oral solution
gptkbp:approvalYear 1977
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:L02BA01
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Nolvadex
gptkb:Soltamox
gptkbp:CASNumber gptkb:10540-29-1
gptkbp:category antineoplastic agent
endocrine therapy
hormonal antineoplastic agent
prodrug
gptkbp:chemicalFormula gptkb:C26H29NO
gptkbp:contraindication pregnancy
history of deep vein thrombosis
history of pulmonary embolism
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:ICI_Pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Dora_Richardson
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 5-7 days
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:World_Health_Organization's_List_of_Essential_Medicines
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label tamoxifen
gptkbp:interactsWith gptkb:warfarin
gptkb:SSRIs
CYP2D6 inhibitors
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction estrogen receptor agonist in uterus
estrogen receptor antagonist in breast tissue
gptkbp:metabolism gptkb:CYP2D6
gptkb:CYP3A4
gptkbp:patentExpired yes
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory D (US)
gptkbp:prodrugFor gptkb:4-hydroxytamoxifen
gptkb:endoxifen
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
fatigue
increased risk of blood clots
mood changes
hot flashes
increased risk of endometrial cancer
leg cramps
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:cancer
infertility
gynecomastia
prevention of breast cancer
treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ
treatment of metastatic breast cancer
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ICI_Pharmaceuticals
gptkb:CYP2D6
gptkb:CYP3A4
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5