Endace 40 (Megestrol Acetate IP) - 40mg (10 Tablets)
Endace Prices
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-2 Items | $ 16.08 |
| 3-6 Items | $ 14.32 |
| 7+ Items | $ 14.00 |
- General Info
- How To Use
- Dosage
- Side effects
- Precautions
Brand Name : Endace
Generic Name: Megestrol Acetate |
Manufacturer : Samarth Life Sciences
About Endace: Endace 40 (Megestrol Acetate IP) is a synthetic hormone referred to as progestogen which is similar to the female hormone known as progesterone. This medicine is used mainly for treatment of breast cancer endace. It may also be prescribed to treat other types of cancers including prostate cancer and cancer of the womb. It is also used to increase appetite and consequently weight for patients suffering from AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Your physician may prescribe this medicine for treatment of other conditions not referenced here; discuss more the same with your physician.
How to use Endace
Endace 40 (Megestrol Acetate IP) is available in tablet form and should only be administered orally. As your physician is prescribing a dose for you, they will provide you with instructions on how to use the medicine. Do not commence using this medicine without prior consent from your physician. Some patients experience nausea or stomach upsets when taking tablets without food and may use food with this medicine. It is important to take water with each dose for prevention of nausea and such effects. Swallow the tablets whole without splitting, chewing, crushing or dissolving. This affects the rate of absorption for the tablets and affects its effectiveness.
Endace Dosage
Every dosage of this medicine is unique to a patient. Before prescribing for you a dosage, your physician will look into some several important aspects about you and your condition. First, it will be the condition being treated and how severe it is. Then your physician will check on your health condition (wellness, weight, and height), medical history and the fact whether or not you are using other medicines and this includes supplements, herbal, prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs. You are advised to take your unique prescription until completion, without sharing with any other patient regardless of whether you both suffer from the same symptoms. An example of a dosage for an adult is a daily intake of between 5mg to 100mg to be taken for as long as 5-10 days.
Endace Side Effects
Some of the side effects patients experience when using Endace 40 (Megestrol Acetate IP) are common and indicate that the body is still adapting to the medicine. They should not cause worry unless they persist or worsen where you should contact your physician immediately. These include insomnia, decreased libido, weakness, stomach upsets, lack of sleep, vaginal bleeding and impotence. Other severe side effects may be experienced, and these include abnormal weight changes, persistent nausea, and vomiting, wheezing and coughing, dryness of the mouth and skin, fainting, changes in blood pressure, numbness and development of an irregular heartbeat.
Endace Precautions
Endace 40 (Megestrol Acetate IP) may be unsafe for use by certain patients. Before starting your treatment, discuss with your doctor about the risks of this medicine if you have allergies, suffer from any illnesses or other health conditions, if you are taking other forms of medicines, if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding.
Stop using this medicine and consult your doctor immediately you notice any signs of allergic reactions which include swelling in different body parts (due to fluid retention), chest tightness, difficulty in swallowing or breathing, skin rashes and hives.