Mayo Clinic scientists unravel breast cancer drug mysteries Dec 23, 2008
The drug is sold through under the trade names Nolvadex, Istubal and Valodex, but is widely referred to by its generic name. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Tamoxifen and Raloxifene Jun 29, 2008
The drug tamoxifen (commercial name Nolvadex) has been available and in use since the 1970s. A more recently available anti-estrogen compound known as raloxifene (commercial name Evista) was originally characterized as a treatment for osteoporosis (bone is also a target of estrogen action). (Suite101.com)
First person May 18, 2008
My own steroid cycle went as follows: Dianabol (10mg tabs, 3 per day for the first 4 weeks); Testosterone Cypionate (500mg per week, 10 weeks); Equipoise (400mg per week, 10 weeks); Nolvadex (anti-oestrogen drug; 1 to 4 pills daily, depending on week); Proviron (male menopause drug, 25mg daily); HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, which is derived from the urine of pregnant women; used during Post Cycle Therapy to restore natural testosterone levels - 500iu twice weekly, administered with an... (Guardian Unlimited)
Drug cuts risk of breast cancer returning Mar 15, 2008
But benefits of the pill, sold by AstraZeneca under the brand Nolvadex and also sold generically, fall significantly after five years. Tamoxifen also raises the risk of death from strokes and endometrial cancer. (MSNBC -- Health)
Dangers Of Mixing Some Common Drinks, Meds Feb 7, 2008
SOY MILK DON'T DRINK IT WITH: Cancer drugs Tamoxifen, Nolvadex THE RISK: Reduced tumor-fighting effect. Freeman stressed the importance of reading the labels on medications before taking them, pointing out that a lot of medications have warnings on what not to drink them with. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Side Effects Vary by Breast Cancer Maintenance Therapy Nov 16, 2007
Tamoxifen is sold under the trade name Nolvadex, and exemestane is sold under the trade name Aromasin. The patients had completed surgery and chemotherapy for early breast cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
Cheaper generics? Don't hold your breath Nov 14, 2007
Donega, 75, who had a mastectomy and has been cancer-free for several years, said she was amazed when she learned of the deal between Barr and AstraZeneca, which sold tamoxifen under the brand name Nolvadex. AstraZeneca's patent on the drug has since expired. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Baseball on HGH: 'We're doing everything we can' Sep 13, 2007
In addition, officials from MLB and the players association are talking about adding more drugs to their banned substance list such as Clomid and Nolvadex, which can be used by HGH and steroid users. "The combination of HGH and low-level testosterone is a challenge for every drug program," said Manfred, "but we believe that baseball's program is better than any other program. "We have been as aggressive as possible on this issue, and aggressive as science will allow. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pacers' Williams pulled over, arrested Sep 12, 2007
Baseball More drugs considered for banned list Baseball management and players are considering adding fertility drugs such as Clomid and Nolvadex to their banned list because they can be used to stimulate testosterone production after steroid use. Clomid usually is used as a female fertility medication and Nolvadex is a breast cancer treatment. (Boston Globe)
MLB may add fertility drugs to banned list Sep 12, 2007
NEW YORK - Baseball management and players are considering adding fertility drugs such as Clomid and Nolvadex their banned list ... Clomid usually is used as a female fertility medication and Nolvadex is a breast cancer treatment. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Reports: MLB officials met with Albany district attorney's office on drug investigation Sep 11, 2007
Baseball officials and the players' union were working on an agreement to ban 'post-cycle' drugs such as Clomid and Nolvadex that are taken by steroids and HGH users after they complete cycles to get their bodies to produce hormones naturally again, the Daily News reported. On their own, Clomid and Nolvadex are not considered performance-enhancing drugs. (International Herald Tribune)
Side effects force women off "safe" cancer pills Sep 6, 2007
But the pill, sold by AstraZeneca under the brand name Nolvadex and also available generically, raises the risk of death from strokes and endometrial cancer. A newer class of drugs, the aromatase inhibitors, appear to be safer, but they cannot be taken by women who are not yet through menopause. (Scientific American)
High court will consider liability of device makers Jun 26, 2007
The agreement resulted in Barr distributing unbranded tamoxifen at a price 5 percent less than Zeneca's Nolvadex brand. Generic drugs are usually priced 30 percent to 80 percent below brand-name products, the consumers' lawyers said. (Boston Globe)
Diet and Exercise Inseparable for Breast Cancer Survival Benefit Jun 12, 2007
All had already completed primary therapy, although most were still on tamoxifen (Nolvadex). Participants completed 24-hour dietary recall and physical activity questionnaires at baseline, then filled out health status questionnaires at five clinic visits over six years, with semiannual phone calls to report health events. (MedPage Today)
Breast cancer death rate falling Apr 11, 2007
And drugs including tamoxifen (trade named Nolvadex) and trastuzumab (Herceptin) are helping prevent recurrences. The new report, entitled Canadian Cancer Statistics 2007, includes a wide range of data. (Globe and Mail)
Newerbreast cancer drugs better? Feb 13, 2007
It is sold by AstraZeneca under the name Nolvadex but now is marketed by several generic drug makers. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women, after lung cancer. (MSNBC -- Health)
