Honvan


Drug Name:

Fosfestrol sodium 300mg per 5ml Injection

Category:

International Brand: Honvan

Details


Fosfestrol tetrasodium 300 mg per 5 ml injection having brand name as Honvan 300 mg per 5 ml injection, is an anti-cancer drug.

Uses:

Various uses of Fosfestrol tetrasodium 300 mg per 5 ml injection are:

  • For the treatment of prostate cancer (used as high-dose estrogen therapy).
  • Also used to prevent the spread of testosterone at the time of therapy in men.

 

Dosage:

Given orally, dosage of Honvan 300 mg per 5 ml injection varies from person to person.

  • Initial dose is of 360 to 480 mg thrice a day.
  • Maintenance dose is 120 to 240 mg thrice a day.

 

Side effects:

Side effects caused by Fosfestrol tetrasodium 300 mg per 5 ml injection do not require any medical treatment but you need to see your doctor if any of the below listed symptoms persists:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Enlargement of breast
  • Jaundice
  • Pain in abdomen
  • Complications in circulatory system which includes formation of blood clots in veins
  • Skin allergies in genital area
  • Fever
  • Appetite loss
  • Dizziness

 

Precautions and measures:

Although side effects disappear after some time but some precautions need to be taken while having Honvan 300 mg per 5 ml injection such as:

  • Patients are required to take the medicine as advised by their doctor. Do not crush or chew the tablet.
  • Inform your doctor if you have diabetes.
  • If you suffer from any cardiovascular disease, let your doctor know.
  • Tell your doctor if you have cerebro-vascular disease or have any clot in blood vessels.
  • If you are suffering from high blood pressure or liver disease, you need to tell your doctor.
  • Tell your doctor if you are allergic to the medicine.
  • If you are pregnant breastfeeding, let your doctor know.
  • The medicine is not recommended for children.
  • Do not take medicine on your own and do not stop the treatment unless advised by the doctor.

 

Benefits:

Several benefits of Fosfestrol tetrasodium 300 mg per 5 ml injection are:

  • Easy to store (at room temperature).
  • Decrease the amount of testosterone to stop the growth of cancerous cells.
  • Ease the difficulty of urination.
  • Can be taken before or after food.

 

Storage:

Storage conditions for Honvan 300 mg per 5 ml injection are:

  • Keep at room temperature (10-30 degree centigrade).
  • Keep away from the reach of children.

If expired do not use it rather discard it properly.