Endace 160 Tablet 10

Endace-160 Tablet is beneficial for:

• Boosting appetite and promoting weight gain in AIDS patients experiencing unexplained significant weight loss

• Managing anorexia in individuals with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

• Tackling cachexia, a condition causing extreme weight loss and muscle wasting in AIDS patients

• Possible use in the management of advanced breast cancer

• Potential role in managing endometrial cancer

Here are some simple steps to follow when using Endace-160 Tablet:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

• Avoid chewing or crushing the tablet.

• This medicine can be taken with or without food.

• Do not alter the dose or stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.

Endace-160 Tablet is taken orally.

Endace-160 Tablet contains megestrol (160 mg) which works on the body as follows:

• Appetite Stimulation: Megestrol functions by stimulating the hypothalamus, a region in your brain responsible for regulating appetite. Through this stimulation, it enhances your appetite and encourages increased food intake.

• Weight Gain Promotion: In addition to enhancing appetite, megestrol also has glucocorticoid activity which may contribute to promoting weight gain. This is achieved by increasing fat deposition in the body, but the exact extent of its glucocorticoid effects has not been fully evaluated yet.

• Store your Endace-160 Tablet in a tightly sealed container, away from direct light and moisture.

• Maintain an ideal room temperature of 20-25°C.

• Keep the medicine out of reach of children.

• Ensure you use the tablets before their expiry date.

• If you're managing AIDS-related anorexia with Endace-160 Tablet, try to eat small, frequent meals rich in proteins and healthy fats to support weight gain.

• For those managing advanced breast cancer or endometrial cancer, incorporating fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants into your diet may be beneficial. Always consult with your doctor for personalised dietary advice.