Name: Endace (160 mg)
Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

Endace (160 mg) is a progesterone derivative, prescribed for breast cancer, uterine cancer, loss of appetite, physical wasting, or unexplained significant weight loss in patients with diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Endace (160 mg) Tablet Samarth Pharma Pvt. Ltd. Generic : Megestrol	₹ 750.00 160mg 10 Tablets

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Drug information on Endace (160 mg) (Megestrol) from Samarth Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

Drug Name : Megestrol

Megestrol(Megace) generic Endace (160 mg) is a progesterone derivative, prescribed for breast cancer, uterine cancer, loss of appetite, physical wasting, or unexplained significant weight loss in patients with diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on February, 2, 2017

Medical condition(s) for which Endace (160 mg) may be prescribed

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

PO- The recommended adult initial dosage is 625 mg/day (5 mL/day or one teaspoon daily).

Side effects of Endace (160 mg)

Body as a Whole : Abdominal pain, chest pain, infection and fungal infection.

Heart : Disease of heart muscle and palpitations.

Gastrointestinal : Constipation, dry mouth, liver enlargement, increased salivation and mouth infection.

Blood : Decrease in white blood cells.

Metabolic : Increased LDH and swelling in the extremities.

Central Nervous System : Tingling, confusion, convulsion, depression, nerve disease and abnormal thinking.

Respiratory : Difficulty in breathing, cough and lung disorder.

Skin : Hair loss, itching, rash, increased sweating and skin disorder.

Eye : Visual disturbances.

♦ Genitourinary : Urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection and breast enlargement in male, vaginal bleeding.

How to use Endace (160 mg)?

It comes as a tablet and suspension to take by mouth, with or without food.

When Should Endace (160 mg) not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Warnings and Precautions for Endace (160 mg)

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood clot events, stroke, diabetes, kidney, liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

It is not intended for use in the prevention of weight loss.

It should not be used in children.

Other Precautions for Endace (160 mg)

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Endace (160 mg)

Store it at 15°-25°C and dispense in a tight container. Protect from heat.

Schedule : H Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.

♦ Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA

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