Introduction
Apetiz is used to treat breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It specifically helps treat breast and endometrial cancer that are hormone dependent. It m... View More
Uses of Apetiz
Side effects of Apetiz
How to use Apetiz
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Apetiz may be taken with o... View More
How Apetiz works
Apetiz is a progestin (female hormone). It works in patients with breast cancer and endometrial cancer by affecting female hormones involved in cancer g... View More
Indication
Contraception, Breast carcinoma, Endometrial carcinoma, Anorexia and Cachexia
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Palliative treatment of breast carcinoma Adult: 40 mg 4 times daily or 160 mg once daily. Palliative treatment of endometrial carcinoma Adult... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Use with caution; in normal renal function, 57-78% is excreted in urine within 10 days
Contraindication
Pregnancy and lactation. Severe hepatic impairment.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
History of thrombophlebitis, mild to moderate hepatic impairment, risk of fluid retention, history of depression, diabetes, hypertension, renal or cardi... View More
Side Effect
Common Hypertension,Insomnia, mood swings Rash, sweating,Amenorrhea, breakthrough bleeding, change in menstrual flow, hot sweats, impotence, spotting ... View More
Interaction
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