Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) — reference
SERM approved for breast cancer treatment and risk reduction; used off-label for gynecomastia and post-cycle contexts.
Regulatory status
FDA-Approved (labeled use). FDA-approved for breast cancer indications. Use for gynecomastia or hormonal recovery in men is off-label.
Reported cautions
Pharmacokinetics
Published figures give an elimination half-life of ~5–7 days (parent); active metabolite endoxifen ~4–11 days. FDA label; steady state takes weeks due to long metabolite half-life.
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