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Endace 160 mg (Megestrol Acetate)

$45.00 – $208.00

Endace 160 mg (Megestrol Acetate)
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30 Tablet	$45.00	$1.50 /Piece
60 Tablet	$85.00	$1.42 /Piece
90 Tablet	$124.00	$1.38 /Piece
120 Tablet	$160.00	$1.33 /Piece
180 Tablet	$208.00	$1.16 /Piece

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Equivalent Brand

Megace

Generic Name

Megestrol

Indication

Breast cancer

Strength

Megestrol (160mg)

Manufacturer

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Packaging

10 tablets in 1 strip

Pharmaceutical Form

Tablet

Pack Size

30 Tablet, 60 Tablet, 90 Tablet, 120 Tablet, 180 Tablet

About Endace 160 mg Tablet 10’s

Endace 160 mg Tablet 10 belongs to a class of medications called ‘Progestogens’ used as a symptomatic treatment in patients with breast cancer and endometrial cancer. Breast cancer develops in cells of the breast cells characterized by a lump in the breast, a change in the shape of the nipple or breast, and bloody discharge from the nipples. Endometrial cancer is the cancer of the womb’s lining (uterus), characterized by pelvic pain, bleeding between periods, and pain during sex.

Endace 160 mg Tablet 10’s contains ‘Megestrol’, which belongs to the class of ‘Progestogens’. It works similarly to the female hormone ‘progesterone’. It interferes with the production or action of hormones involved in cancer growth. This effect helps to slow down the progression of cancer and reduce the symptoms associated with cancer.

Endace 160 mg Tablet 10’s is available in the form of a tablet and oral suspension. You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

The common side-effects of Endace-160 Tablet 10’s are an increase in appetite, weight gain, shortness of breath, hot flushes (reddening of the face and neck), high blood pressure, increased blood sugar levels, rounded face, constipation, and swelling of a vein due to a blood clot. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately. Do not take Endace 160 mg Tablet 10’s if allergic to Megestrol or any contents. Before taking Endace-160 Tablet 10’s, inform your doctor if you have severe liver problems, a history of thrombophlebitis (blood clots), stroke, adrenal gland disorder, and diabetes.

Endace 160 mg Tablet 10’s should be used with caution in elderly patients. Endace-160 Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Do not consume alcohol, as it may increase the risk of side effects. Endace-160 Tablet 10’s may not affect your ability to drive.

How Endace Tablet Works

Endace 160 mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). It works in patients with breast cancer and endometrial cancer by affecting female hormones involved in cancer growth. It causes weight gain by increasing appetite.

Uses of Endace-160 Tablet 10’s

Breast cancer, Endometrial cancer

Medicinal Benefits

Endace-160 Tablet 10’s contains ‘Megestrol’, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It acts by interfering with the production of hormones that cause the development of cancer. It helps to reduce the symptoms of cancer effectively. It can also be used to treat loss of appetite in patients with HIV/AIDS.

Directions for Use

Tablets: Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. It can be taken with or without food. Oral suspension: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose of liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup, followed by water. Do not use a household spoon to measure the medicine.

Side Effects

Increase in appetite
Weight gain
Shortness of breath
Hot flushes (reddening of the face and neck)
High blood pressure
Increased blood sugar levels
Rounded face
Constipation
Swelling of a vein due to a blood clot

Dosage

Missed Dose

Take/consume the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

When should you not use it?

Allergy

Patients who have a known allergy to megestrol acetate or any of the other inactive components in this drug should not use it.

FAQs

1. What is Endace 160 Tablet and what is it used for?

Endace 160 Tablet contains a medicine called Megestrol which is similar to the hormone progesterone, that naturally occurs in your body. It is used in hormone-dependent cancers of breast and endometrium (lining of the uterus). It may also be used to promote appetite and weight gain in AIDS patients.

2. Does Endace 160 Tablet stop periods?

No, Endace 160 Tablet does not stop periods. However, it may interfere with your normal menstrual cycle. It may cause break-through bleeding and therefore has limited use in HIV infected women. Consult your doctor in case you experience breakthrough bleeding during the treatment with Endace 160 Tablet.

3. Does Endace 160 mg Tablet make you gain weight?

Yes, Endace 160 mg Tablet may cause weight gain as a very common side effect. Weight gain could be due to an increase in appetite which leads to an overall increase in fat and body cell mass. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive weight gain. It is commonly used to treat malnutrition, loss of appetite and severe weight loss in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). However, it is not intended for preventive use to avoid weight loss.

4. When should I take Endace 160 mg Tablet?

You can take Endace 160 mg Tablet at any time of the day. However, you should take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. It can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day since this helps you to remember taking it. Check with your doctor if you are not sure.

5. What is the duration of this medicine’s effects?

The length of time that this treatment is active in the body has not been determine in clinical trials.

6. Is it okay to drink alcohol though on this tablet?

There is no known interaction with alcohol. Before intense, it is mention that you speak with your doctor.

Endace 160 mg (Megestrol Acetate)