What is ENDACE 160MG?
- ENDACE 160MG contains Megestrol, which belongs to a group of medicine called progestogens
What ENDACE 160MG is used for?
- It is used to treat certain types of cancer known as hormone-dependent cancer, which include cancer of the breast
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Talk to your Doctor if you:
- are allergic to any other ingredients of this medicine
- have severe liver problems
- have or have a history of blood clots (thrombophlebitis)
- have diabetes
- are elderly
- ENDACE 160MG should not recommended during pregnancy and breast-feeding
- If you are pregnant, or breastfeeding think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you use, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, and herbal supplements.
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Swallow the medicine with the glass of water
- Do not crush or chew the medicine
If you take more ENDACE 160MG
- If you take more of this medicine, contact your doctor or go to your nearest hospital immediately
If you forget to take ENDACE 160MG
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember
- Don't take a double dose to make up for a missed dose
If you stop taking ENDACE 160MG
- Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor has told you to
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, skin rash, difficulty in breathing
- increase in appetite and weight gain (not associated with water retention)
- hot flushes, reddening of the face and neck
- high blood pressure
- increased blood sugar levels
- rounded face, sometimes called 'moon' face
- constipation
- swelling of a vein due to a blood clot
- blood clot in the lungs
- temporary increase in the signs and symptoms of your disease
- changes in mood
- numbness, pain or tingling in fingers or thumb
- heart attack
- hair loss
- diarrhoea
- tiredness
- impotence
- passing wind
- needing to urinate more often
- feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting)
- changes in vaginal bleeding (breakthrough bleeding, spotting)
- buildup of fluid which causes swelling (mainly in the ankles)
- pain
- rash, including hives or nettle rash (urticaria)
- Keep this medicine out of reach of the children
- Store at a room temperature of 15-25 °C
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