Endace 160 Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2750

USA Brand Name

Megace

Strength

160mg

Generic Name

Megestrol Acetate

Manufacturer

Samarth Life Sciences, India

## Endace 160 Mg (Megestrol)

## What Is The Generic Name For Endace:

Megestrol Acetate is the generic version for Endace

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Endace 160 Mg (Megestrol):

Megace

## About Endace 160 Mg (Megestrol)

Endace 160 Mg contains Megestrol as an anticancer agent which is used in Breast Cancer, Endometrial Cancer and for treating appetite and weight loss in patients with advanced Cancer or HIV. This is a prescription based drug and you may have it from any of the leading pharmacy stores, Drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## Manufacturer :

Samarth Lifesciences (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Endace 160 Mg. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Endace 160 Mg contains Megestrol 160 Mg per capsule that is available in the various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Endace 160 Mg (Megestrol):

Endace 160 Mg is used for:

Breast cancer

Endometrial Cancer

Appetite and Weight loss in patients with advanced Cancer or HIV

## How Endace 160 Mg (Megestrol) Works:

Endace (Megestrol) is a synthetic female hormone which works similar like Progestin. It basically lowers certain hormones produced in tumors that are responsible for causing pain in Breast and Endometrial cancer but It is not clear how Endace 40mg Tablet treats the appetite and the weight loss.

## Before You Use Endace 160 Mg (Megestrol):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to it

Your doctor knows about your pre-existing Diseases, Medications, supplements, Food habits, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Endace 160 Mg (Megestrol):

Avoid being close to people with cold, flu or other contagious illness as it reduces your immunity to fight with the Diseases

Avoid driving alone or any heavy machinery job

Avoid taking medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Endace 160 Mg (Megestrol):

You should not take Endace 160 Mg if you:

Have any allergy to Megestrol

Have Severe Liver/Kidney/Heart Disorders

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

If you have suffered any allergic reaction like swelling of lips, face, and tongue, skin rash, difficulty breathing while taking Megestrol

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have any allergy to Megestrol

Have Severe Liver/Kidney/Heart Disease

If you have a history of Thrombophlebitis (Blood Clots)

Have Diabetes or Adrenal Gland Disorder

Have Unexplained Vaginal Bleeding or irregular menstrual cycle due to Megestrol

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Have any other complication which needs special care in this course or taking any medicines

## Dosage :

Endace 160 Mg is used in the treatment of Breast and Endometrial Cancer. It is a prescription based drug which may be available in different strengths and substitutes. Consult your doctor for dosage and time as severity of the disease varies from patient to patient.

Patients are advised to take Endace 160 Mg at a fixed time with or without food or as instructed by your Doctor. It is not recommended for children and elderly patients having Liver/ Kidney/ or Heart Disease.

## How Much Of The Endace 160 Mg (Megestrol) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Endace 160 Mg.

## How To Take The Endace 160 Mg (Megestrol):

Endace 160 Mg dose should be taken at a fixed time with or without food. Swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing/crushing it.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Endace 160 Mg (Megestrol):

You are always advised to take Endace 160 Mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. You are not advised to take it in the smaller or a larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose :

Contact your doctor immediately if you are suspecting an overdose symptom of the medicine.

## Missed Dose:

Try to take every dose of Endace 160 Mg at a fixed time. A missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember or do not take if it is time for next dose. Only take one dose at a time. Do not take multiple doses at same time to make up for missed dose as it may result in adverse effects.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Endace 160 Mg (Megestrol):

Headache

Nausea/Vomiting

Renal Dysfunction/Kidney Damage

Loss of appetite

Diarrhoea

Edema (swelling)

Abdominal bloating

Anxiety

Irritability/Urticaria

Depression

Muscle pain

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Endace 160 Mg may interact with medicines you are taking previously which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or you have pre-existing surgeries and diseases. It interacts with the following medicines:

Aminoglutethimide

Carbamazepine

Griseofulvin

Phenobarbital

Phenytoin

Rifampin

## Warning And Precaution:

Endace 160 Mg is contraindicated in conditions like:

Hypersensitivity

Elderly Patients having secondary Diseases

Thromboembolic Disease

Vaginal Bleeding

Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

Severe Kidney and Liver Diseases

## Things To Remember:

You should go for kidney and Liver function test whenever required

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dose, time and strength of the Capsule.

## Indications :

It should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this capsule before completion of the course.

## Storage :

Store the Endace 160 Mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the capsules should be intact and not damaged.