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

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

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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Apr 25, 2011

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•   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.

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

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

Hypersensitivity.

• 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.

Avoid excess dosage.

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