Honvan Tablet 10’S

Description
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)
WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:
TALK TO DOCTOR
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
PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING
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
INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take such as prescriprion, nonprescription or herbal supplements
DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:
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
SIDE EFFECTS OF HONVAN:
COMMON
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
STORAGE:
Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Cadila Healthcare Ltd (Zydus)
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