Nolvadex (Tamoxifen citrate)
Nolvadex (Tamoxifen citrate)
Description
Chemical name: Tamoxifen citrate (Nolvadex)
Type of Substance: Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM).
Mechanism of Action:
Blocks estrogen receptors, acts as an estrogen antagonist in certain tissues.
Medicinal Use:
Used in the treatment of breast cancer, especially in menopausal patients.
It has an inhibitory effect on the growth of estrogen-dependent cancer cells.
Use in Bodybuilding:
Commonly used in bodybuilding as an anti-gynaecomastia agent.
Helpful in controlling estrogen levels during and after steroid cycles.