Toremifene
Also known as: Fareston
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In short
In the European Union, toremifene is indicated for the first-line hormone treatment of hormone-dependent metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal patients. This treatment is not for patients with estrogen receptor negative tumours.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Fareston — EPAR, 30/07/2024. © European Medicines Agency.
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Codes
- RxNorm
- 38409 toremifene
- EMA
- EMEA/H/C/000091
Official indications
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EMA (EU) Fareston
First line hormone treatment of hormone-dependent metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal patients.Fareston is not recommended for patients with estrogen receptor negative tumours.
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Fareston — EPAR, 30/07/2024. © European Medicines Agency.
Document date: 30/07/2024 · Official document →
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Questions
What is Toremifene approved for in the European Union?
First line hormone treatment of hormone-dependent metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal patients.Fareston is not recommended for patients with estrogen receptor negative tumours. (Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Fareston — EPAR, 30/07/2024. © European Medicines Agency.)
Sources and attribution
- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) — EPAR. © European Medicines Agency.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
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- Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA), Fareston — EPAR, 30/07/2024. © European Medicines Agency.
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