🔹 Product Overview
ENDAce 40 mg Tablet contains Megestrol 40 mg, a synthetic progestin used in the management of certain hormone-dependent cancers. Megestrol is also used in selected patients with advanced cancer or AIDS who experience significant appetite loss, cachexia, or unexplained weight loss.
🔹 Composition
Active Ingredient: Megestrol
Strength: 40 mg
Dosage Form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Therapeutic Class: Progestin / Antineoplastic
🔹 Uses And Indications
ENDAce 40 mg may be prescribed for:
Hormone-dependent breast cancer
Endometrial cancer
Anorexia associated with advanced cancer or AIDS
Cancer- or AIDS-related cachexia
Significant unexplained weight loss associated with advanced illness
🔹 How It Works
Megestrol is a synthetic derivative of progesterone. Its precise mechanism for increasing appetite and body weight is not completely understood. Its pregestational activity is also used in the management of certain hormone-responsive cancers.
🔹 Key Benefits
Provides progestin activity for appropriate oncology indications.
Used in selected hormone-dependent cancers.
May stimulate appetite in patients experiencing serious illness-associated anorexia.
May help support weight gain in cancer- or AIDS-related cachexia when clinically appropriate.
🔹 Dosage And Administration
Take ENDAce 40 mg exactly as prescribed by the treating physician.
It may be taken with or without food.
Swallow the tablet whole with water.
The dose and duration depend on the condition being treated and the patient's clinical response.
Do not change the dose or discontinue treatment without medical advice.
🔹 Possible Side Effects
Possible adverse effects include:
Increased appetite
Weight gain
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Headache
Weakness
Rash
Increased blood pressure
Fluid retention
Changes in blood glucose levels
🔹 Precautions And Warnings
Use only under appropriate medical supervision.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, as megestrol may affect blood glucose control.
Tell your doctor about any history of blood clots or thrombophlebitis.
Use cautiously in patients with kidney or liver problems.
Long-term treatment can affect adrenal gland function and may cause adrenal insufficiency.
ENDAce should not be used during pregnancy unless specifically directed by a specialist.
Effective contraception should be discussed with women who could become pregnant.
Inform your doctor about all medicines and supplements you are taking.
🔹 Storage
Store below 25°C, protected from excessive heat and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Important: Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions when using this medication.
Note: This is general guidance. For specific instructions, please consult your healthcare provider or refer to the package insert.
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