Toremifene

Generic Name
Toremifene
Brand Names
Fareston
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C26H28ClNO
CAS Number
89778-26-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
7NFE54O27T
Background

Toremifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) and a nonsteroidal antiestrogen used to treat estrogen receptor positive breast cancer. Like tamoxifen, toremifene is part of the first-generation triphenylethylene derivative chemical class of SERMs.
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Indication

For the treatment of metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor-positive or receptor-unknown tumors. Toremifene is currently under investigation as a preventative agent for prostate cancer in men with high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia and no evidence of prostate cancer.

Associated Conditions
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Associated Therapies
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