Tamoxifen: Risk Groups

Pregnant women:
Contraindicated. It is recommended to use adequate contraceptive methods before menopause.

Nursing mothers:
No adequate information available. In view of the potential side-effects for the neonate, breast-feeding is not recommended.

Children:
No indication.

Elderly people:
No special cautionary measures necessary.

Renal failure:
Little documentation. Probably no dose adjustment necessary.

Liver insufficiency:
Little documentation. Probably no dose adjustment necessary.

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