Tamoxifen
Tissue-selective behaviour is what makes tamoxifen a selective estrogen receptor modulator rather than a simple antagonist: it blocks estrogen receptors in breast tissue while exerting estrogen-like effects elsewhere, notably on the endometrium, which is the basis for gynaecological surveillance during treatment. In hormone receptor-positive breast cancer the antagonist action both treats established disease and reduces the risk of new disease, in men as well as women, with adjuvant courses conventionally extending over five to ten years. Its elimination half-life of five to seven days suits that prolonged use. Warfarin is recorded as a major interaction. The compound is C26H29NO, about 371.5 g/mol.
This medication blocks estrogen receptors in breast tissue and is widely used to treat and reduce the risk of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in both women and men. It is typically taken as a daily tablet for five to ten years as part of a long-term cancer prevention or treatment plan. Regular gynecologic check-ups are recommended because it can have estrogen-like effects on the uterus.
分子量
371.5150 g/mol
LogP
7.10
TPSA
12.50 Ų
リピンスキーの五則
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治療領域
薬物分類
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D構造
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SMILES
CC/C(=C(\c1ccccc1)c1ccc(OCCN(C)C)cc1)c1ccccc1
InChI
InChI=1S/C26H29NO/c1-4-25(21-11-7-5-8-12-21)26(22-13-9-6-10-14-22)23-15-17-24(18-16-23)28-20-19-27(2)3/h5-18H,4,19-20H2,1-3H3/b26-25-
Molecular Formula
C26H29NO
HBD / HBA
- / 2
回転可能結合数
8
重原子数
28
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
よくある質問
This medication blocks estrogen receptors in breast tissue and is widely used to treat and reduce the risk of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in both women and men. It is typically taken as a daily tablet for five to ten years as part of a long-term cancer prevention or treatment plan. Regular gynecologic check-ups are recommended because it can have estrogen-like effects on the uterus.
Key pharmacokinetic parameters for Tamoxifen: Half-life: 5-7 days.
Yes, Tamoxifen is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
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References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL83. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 2733526. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-08-20.
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