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Moxifen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Breast Cancer.
The optimal dosage of Moxifen is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Moxifen as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Moxifen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Moxifen is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Moxifen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Moxifen are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Moxifen may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Moxifen is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Moxifen is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Moxifen safe for pregnant women?
Moxifen can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Moxifen safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Moxifen. If you see any side effects, stop taking Moxifen immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Moxifen again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Moxifen on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Moxifen on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Moxifen on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Moxifen. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Moxifen on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Moxifen on the heart have been reported.
Moxifen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Moxifen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Moxifen habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Moxifen has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Moxifen. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Moxifen should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Moxifen is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Moxifen
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Moxifen and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Moxifen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Moxifen with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 313-314
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1171-1172