Endace 40 Mg

Endace 40 Mg (Megestrol Acetate)

What Is The Generic Name For Endace:

Megestrol Acetate is the generic version for Endace

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Endace 40 Mg (Megestrol Acetate):

• Megace

About Endace 40 Mg (Megestrol Acetate)

Endace 40 mg contains Megestrol Acetate as an anticancer agent which is used in Breast Cancer, Endometrial Cancer and for treating appetite and weight loss in patients with advanced Cancer or HIV. This is a prescription based drug and you may have it from any of the leading pharmacy stores, Drugstores, and medical supply stores.

Manufacturer:

Samarth Lifesciences (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Endace 40 mg. 

Strength:

Endace 40 mg contains Megestrol Acetate 40 mg per capsule that is available in the various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Endace 40 Mg (Megestrol Acetate):

Endace 40 mg is used for:

• Breast cancer
• Endometrial Cancer
• Appetite and Weight loss in patients with advanced Cancer or HIV

How Endace 40 Mg (Megestrol Acetate) Works:

Endace (Megestrol acetate) is a synthetic female hormone which works similar like Progestin. It basically lowers certain hormones produced in tumors that are responsible for causing pain in Breast and Endometrial cancer but It is not clear how Endace 40mg Tablet treats the appetite and the weight loss.

Before You Use Endace 40 Mg (Megestrol Acetate):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to it
• Your doctor knows about your pre-existing Diseases, Medications, supplements, Food habits, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Endace 40 Mg (Megestrol Acetate):

• Avoid being close to people with cold, flu or other contagious illness as it reduces your immunity to fight with the Diseases
• Avoid driving alone or any heavy machinery job
• Avoid taking medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Endace 40 Mg (Megestrol Acetate):

You should not take Endace 40 mg if you:

• Have any allergy to Megestrol Acetate
• Have Severe Liver/Kidney/Heart Disorders
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding
• If you have suffered any allergic reaction like swelling of lips, face, and tongue, skin rash, difficulty breathing while taking Megestrol Acetate

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have any allergy to Megestrol Acetate
• Have Severe Liver/Kidney/Heart Disease
• If you have a history of Thrombophlebitis (Blood Clots)
• Have Diabetes or Adrenal Gland Disorder
• Have Unexplained Vaginal Bleeding or irregular menstrual cycle due to Megestrol Acetate
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding
• Have any other complication which needs special care in this course or taking any medicines

Dosage:

Endace 40 mg is used in the treatment of Breast and Endometrial Cancer. It is a prescription based drug which may be available in different strengths and substitutes. Consult your doctor for dosage and time as severity of the disease varies from patient to patient.

Patients are advised to take Endace 40 mg at a fixed time with or without food or as instructed by your Doctor. It is not recommended for children and elderly patients having Liver/ Kidney/ or Heart Disease.

How Much Of The Endace 40 Mg (Megestrol Acetate) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Endace 40 mg.

How To Take The Endace 40 Mg (Megestrol Acetate):

Endace 40 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time with or without food. Swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing/crushing it.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Endace 40 Mg (Megestrol Acetate):

You are always advised to take Endace 40 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. You are not advised to take it in the smaller or a larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you are suspecting an overdose symptom of the medicine.

Missed Dose:

Try to take every dose of Endace 40 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember or do not take if it is time for next dose. Only take one dose at a time. Do not take multiple doses at same time to make up for missed dose as it may result in adverse effects.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Endace 40 Mg (Megestrol Acetate):

• Headache
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Renal Dysfunction/Kidney Damage
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea
• Edema (swelling)
• Abdominal bloating
• Anxiety
• Irritability/Urticaria
• Depression
• Muscle pain

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Endace 40 mg may interact with medicines you are taking previously which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or you have pre-existing surgeries and diseases. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Aminoglutethimide
• Carbamazepine
• Griseofulvin
• Phenobarbital
• Phenytoin
• Rifampin

Warning And Precaution:

Endace 40 mg is contraindicated in conditions like:

• Hypersensitivity
• Elderly Patients having secondary Diseases
• Thromboembolic Disease
• Vaginal Bleeding
• Pregnant and Breastfeeding women
• Severe Kidney and Liver Diseases

Things To Remember:

• You should go for kidney and Liver function test whenever required
• Keep out of reach of children
• Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine.
• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dose, time and strength of the Capsule.

Indications:

It should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this capsule before completion of the course.

Storage:

Store the Endace 40 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the capsules should be intact and not damaged.