Best Price* ₹ 233.04 MRP ₹291.30 (Inclusive of all taxes) *10 Tablet(s) in a Strip * Mfr: Cadila Healthcare Ltd (Zydus) * Country of Origin: India
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What is HONVAN?
- HONVAN contains Fosfestrol tetrasodium which is an inactive synthetic estrogen (female sex hormone) that is converted in the body to an active estrogen, diethylstilbestrol
- Estrogen can lower blood levels of androgens, counteract their effects at the tumor site and cause the tumor to reduce in size
What HONVAN is used for?
It used in the,
- treatment of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer grows more rapidly under the influence of the male sex hormones (androgens)
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Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to this medicine or any of its ingredient
- suffer from diabetes
- suffer from cerebrovascular disease or heart disease
- have disorders that increase the risk of blood clots in the blood vessels (thromboembolic disorders)
- have high blood pressure
- suffer from liver disease
- This medicine should not be used during pregnancy as it may be harmful to the unborn baby
- There is no information available regarding the safety of this medicine during breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take such as prescriprion, nonprescription or herbal supplements
- Always take this medicine exactly as said by your doctor
- Take it in an empty stomach
- Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew it or crush it
If you take more HONVAN
- Contact your doctor or go to nearest hospital immediately if you have taken more HONVAN
If you forget to take HONVAN
- Take it as soon as you remember
- Do not take double dose to make up for missed dose
If you stop taking HONVAN
- Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor has told you to
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause some side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- abdominal cramps
- impotence
- skin rashes
- visual disturbances
- yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
- abnormal enlargement of breasts in men (gynecomastia)
- fever (pyrexia)
- retention of water in the body tissues (fluid retention)
- high blood calcium level (hypercalcemia)
- dizziness
- bone pain
- loss of appetite
- blood clots in the blood vessels (thrombosis) that may detach and travel in the circulation to another area of the body (thromboembolism)
- nausea and vomiting
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Manufacturer/Marketer Details
Net Qty
1
Shelf Life
NA
Item Weight
17.5
No. of Units in a Kit
NA
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