ENDACE 40 mg Tablet

ENDACE 40MG contain megestrol which belongs to a group of medicine called progestogens and is related to the naturally occurring hormone called progesterone. It is used to treat certain types of cancer known as hormone-dependent cancer. Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cell divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue. Hormone-dependent cancer is a type of cancer that is dependent on a hormone for growth and/or survival.

Hormones are substances produced naturally in the body and they act as chemical messengers and help control the activity of cells and organs. Hormone therapies interfere with the way hormones are made or formed in the body. Many types of cancer depend on hormones to grow. ENDACE 40MG may stop the cancer growing by changing this hormone balance in the body and slows down the growth of cancer. It can also act directly on cancer cell so that they cannot grow.

The most common side effects are increase in appetite, weight gain, hot flushes, high blood pressure, constipation, increased blood sugar levels. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF ENDACE 40MG:

Treat certain types of cancer known as hormone-dependent

HOW ENDACE 40MG WORKS:

ENDACE 40MG may stop the cancer growing by changing the hormone balance in the body and slows down the growth of cancer. It can also act directly on cancer cell so that they cannot grow.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Always take ENDACE 40MG exactly as your doctor has told you. It must be taken with or without food and try to take at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ENDACE 40MG:

SERIOUS

Blood clot (signs include sudden loss of co-ordination, sudden slurred speech, pains in your arms, groin or leg (especially in calf of leg), sudden shortness of breath, weakness, numbness or pain in arm or leg, severe or sudden headache, fainting)

COMMON

Changes in appetite or weight
Water retention (swelling of ankles and feet)
Nausea, vomiting
Changes in vaginal bleeding (breakthrough bleeding, spotting)
Shortness of breath
Hot flushes
Changes in mood
Raised blood pressure
Raised blood sugar
Reddening of the face and neck
Increased facial and body hair
Urticaria (hives or nettle rash)
Loss of scalp hair
Pain or numbness in fingers

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS:

Nausea and vomiting:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you use, including prescription and non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements.

SYNOPSIS:

Drug : Megestrol
Pharmacological Category : Antineoplastic Agent, Hormone, Appetite Stimulant, Progestin
Therapeutic Indication : Hormone-dependent cancer (include womb lining (endometrium))
Dosage Forms : Tablet

MORE INFORMATION:

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQ’s ABOUT ENDACE 40MG:

Q: Does ENDACE 40MG prevent pregnancy?
A: No, it does not prevent pregnancy. It may disrupt your normal menstrual cycle but does not prevent pregnancy.

Q: Can I take ENDACE 40MG during breast feeding?
A: No, it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Q: What are the uses of ENDACE 40MG?
A: It is used to treat certain types of cancer known as hormone-dependent cancer (include womb lining (endometrium)).

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Endace 40 Tablet is used to treat breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It specifically helps treat breast and endometrial cancer that are hormone dependent.
It may also be used for treating low appetite and weight loss in patients with advanced cancer or HIV.

Endace 40 Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in the body.
This medicine is not used for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

It may cause side effects like high blood pressure and increased blood sugar levels but they are temporary.
However, if these persist, consult with the doctor. click here : Endace 40

USES OF ENDACE TABLET

• Breast cancer
• Endometrial cancer

BENEFITS OF ENDACE TABLET

In Breast cancer

Endace 40 Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples, or changes in the shape or texture of the breast.

It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer.
It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.

In Endometrial cancer

Endace 40 Tablet is a synthetic hormone which replicates the effect of a natural female hormone called progesterone.
It relieves the symptoms of endometrial cancer (a type of cancer that develops in the lining of the womb) such as, abnormal vaginal bleeding, lower back pain, pain during sex, etc.

It interferes with the production and working of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of endometrial cancer.
It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ENDACE TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Endace

• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Hot flashes
• High blood pressure
• Constipation
• Increased glucose level in blood

HOW TO USE ENDACE TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Endace 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW ENDACE TABLET WORKS

Endace 40 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Endace 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Endace 40 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

Endace 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Endace 40 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Endace 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Endace 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Endace 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Endace 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs

Q. What is Endace 40 Tablet and what is it used for?

Endace 40 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.

Q. Does Endace 40 Tablet make you gain weight?

Yes, Endace 40 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.

Q. When should I take Endace 40 Tablet?

You can take Endace 40 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.