Drug guide

Fareston

Fareston (TORE-em-i-feen) is a medicine that blocks the effects of the estrogen hormone in the body. It is used to treat breast cancer in women. The exact way that Fareston works against cancer is not known but it may be related to the way it blocks the effects of estrogen in the body. Before you begin treatment with Fareston, you and your doctor should talk about the good Fareston will do as well as the risks of using it. Fareston is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Oral Tablets (U.S.)

Brand names:
- Fareston
- Toremifene