Breast Cancer: Medications
Capecitabine
07/29/04, HealthwiseCapecitabine should only be prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Lapatinib
09/15/08, HealthwiseBefore using lapatinib, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver disease, or a history of "Long QT syndrome."
Tamoxifen
06/02/08, HealthwiseBefore using tamoxifen, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver disease, high triglycerides (fatty acids) in your blood, a history of cataract, or a history of stroke or blood clot. Also tell your doctor if you if you
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Testolactone
04/27/05, HealthwiseTestolactone should not be used for the treatment of men with breast cancer or in patients with a history of allergic reactions to the drug.
Anastrozole
02/12/08, HealthwiseYou may need to take a pregnancy test before using anastrozole, to make sure you are not pregnant.
Toremifene
04/04/05, HealthwiseBefore taking toremifene, tell your doctor if you have ever had blood clots. You may not be able to take this medication.
Letrozole
02/12/08, HealthwiseBefore taking letrozole, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.
Trastuzumab
06/18/08, HealthwiseBefore receiving trastuzumab, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, a history of heart attack, or any allergies or breathing problems. You may not be able to receive trastuzumab, or you may need a dosage adjustment or
Epirubicin
04/14/08, HealthwiseYou should not receive this medication if you are allergic to epirubicin or similar medications (Cerubidine, Adriamycin, Idamycin, Novantrone).
Exemestane
03/04/08, HealthwiseYou may need to take a pregnancy test before using exemestane, to make sure you are not pregnant.
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