Tamoxifen

General Toxicity Notes
Myelosuppressive and may aggravate uremic predisposition to hemorrhage and infection.
Excreted Unchanged %
None
Half-Life (Normalesrd) Hours
18/No data
Plasma Protein Binding %
>98
Volume Of Distribution L/Kg
20
Dose For Normal Renal Function
10-20 mg bid
Adjustment For Renal Failure Method
D
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min >50 [Recommended Level]
100% [A]
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min 10-50 [Recommended Level]
100% [A]
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min <10 [Recommended Level]
100% [A]
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Ihd
IHD: None, [D]
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Pd
PD: None, [D]
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Crrt
CRRT: Dose for GFR 10-50, [D]
References
Buckley MM, Goa KL. Tamoxifen. A reappraisal of its pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties, and therapeutic use. Drugs. 1989; 37: 451-90. [PMID: 2661195]
Toxicity Notes
Hot flashes, nausea, vomiting.