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Hormone drugs (Tamoxifen (Nursing considerations (Side effects (Fluid…
Hormone drugs
Tamoxifen
Mechanism of action
Binds to oestrogen receptor
Blocking of the proliferative actions of oestrogen
Indications
Breast cancer
Nursing considerations
Side effects
Fluid build up
Leg cramps
Hair thinning
Eye problems
Skin rash
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Contaceptions
Breast feeding
Alcohol
Storage conditions
Store at room temperature
keep away from light
Keep away from high temperature
route of administration
Orally
Anastrozole
Mechanism of action
Lowers an amount of oestrogen
Sex hormones stimulates breast cancer to grow
Blocks process aromatisation
Indications
Breast cancer
Nursing considerations
Contraindications
Pregnant woman
Heart disease
Hepatic impairment
Side effects
Asthenia
Arthritis
Hypertension
Depression
Vaginal bleeding
Storage conditions
Store at 20 to 25 degrees celcius
Keep away from light
Route for administration
Oral
Goserelin implant
Mechanism of action
Decreases testosterone hormone
Stops the growth of cancer cells
Indications
Prostate cancer
Breast cancer
Endometriosis
Abnormal uterine bleeeding
Nursing considerations
Side effects
Dizziness
Increase sweating
Hair loss
Vaginal dryness
Nausea
Contraindications
Heart failure
Breast feeding
Pregnancy
Stroke
Vomiting problems
Storage conditions
Below 25 degrees
Keep in cool dry place
Route of administration
Subcutaneous
Implant in abdominal wall
Exemestane
Mechanism of action
Blocks a process of arometasation
Lowering an amount of oestrogen
Stops breast cancer from coming back
Indications
Breast cancer
Teeth problems
Nursing considerations
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Side effects
Hot flushes
Fatigue
Insomnia
Myocardial ischemia
Nausea
Storage conditions
Store at 25 degrees celcius
Route
Oral