Last update 07 Jul 2026

Tamoxifen Citrate

Overview

Basic Info

Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
(Z)-2-(4-(1,2-Diphenyl-1-butenyl)phenoxy)-N,N-dimethylethanamine, (Z)-2-(para-(1,2-Diphenyl-1-butenyl)phenoxy)-N,N-dimethylamine, 1-p-beta-Dimethylaminoethoxyphenyl-trans-1,2-diphenylbut-1-ene
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Target
Action
antagonists
Mechanism
ERs antagonists(Estrogen receptors antagonists)
Originator Organization
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
United States (30 Dec 1977),
RegulationOrphan Drug (European Union)
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC32H37NO8
InChIKeyFQZYTYWMLGAPFJ-OQKDUQJOSA-N
CAS Registry54965-24-1

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R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Estrogen receptor positive breast cancer
United States
25 Sep 2018
Noninfiltrating Intraductal Carcinoma
United States
29 Oct 2005
Breast Cancer
United States
30 Dec 1977
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
GynecomastiaPhase 3
Italy
01 Dec 2003
Prostatic CancerPhase 3
Italy
01 Dec 2003
Invasive Mammary CarcinomaPhase 3-01 Jul 1996
Hormone receptor positive breast cancerPhase 3
Austria
01 Jan 1996
Early Stage Breast CarcinomaPhase 3-01 Dec 1990
Vulvovaginal atrophyPhase 2
Australia
22 Nov 2021
DementiaPhase 2
United States
01 Jan 2007
DementiaPhase 2
Italy
01 Jan 2007
Metastatic Neoplasm to the BladderPhase 2
United States
01 Jan 2007
Metastatic Neoplasm to the BladderPhase 2
Italy
01 Jan 2007
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
Evaluation
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Not Applicable
1,772
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Positive
29 May 2026
Placebo
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Phase 3
-
120
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Positive
01 May 2026
Hormone Replacement
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Phase 3
66
Delayed tamoxifen treatment group
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Negative
01 Apr 2026
Not Applicable
Hormone receptor positive breast cancer
hormone receptor-positive (HR+)
974
Paused tamoxifen
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Positive
28 Feb 2026
Tamoxifen users
(Retrospective cohort)
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Phase 2
19
(Cohort 2: Zotatifin in Combination With Fulvestrant (Treatment Arm))
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-
22 Jan 2026
(Cohort 2: Fulvestrant (Control Arm))
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Phase 2
53
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-
21 Jan 2026
Not Applicable
81
(discontinued LDT early)
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Positive
11 Dec 2025
Not Applicable
188
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Positive
10 Dec 2025
Phase 3
1,763
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Positive
10 Dec 2025
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Phase 2
84
Patient reported outcomes+letrozole+tamoxifen+exemestane+anastrozole
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22 Oct 2025
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