FARLUTAL 500 mg. 30 tablets

WHAT FARLUTAL AND WHAT IT IS USED?
FARLUTAL is supplied as tablets containing 500 mg medroxyprogesterone acetate,
FARLUTAL comes in a pack containing 30 tablets.
FARLUTAL contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, which is a medical substance similar to natural human hormone progesterone. FARLUTAL may interfere with the growth of certain tumors that are hormone-dependent. FARLUTAL can be used for the treatment of certain tumors which respond to hormones, such as breast cancer, endometrial cancer (inner layer of the lining of the uterus), prostate cancer, and kidney cancer. FARLUTAL can be used in the syndrome of anorexia-cachexia (weight loss due to excessive aversion to food intake).

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE FARLUTAL
Do not take FARLUTAL
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to medroxyprogesterone acetate or any of the other ingredients of FARLUTAL. if you have liver disease.
- If you have vaginal bleeding that is not associated with the menstrual cycle, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Take special care with FARLUTAL
- If you have suffered from thrombophlebitis if you have osteoporosis (reduction of bone density).
if you have visual disturbances such as sudden partial or complete loss of vision, double vnadane or else, if you suffer from diabetes if you are being treated for depression.

Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
FARLUTAL can be used together with other forms of anti-tumor therapy (chemotherapy, radiotherapy).
Concomitant use with aminoglutethimide (anticancer medicine) may reduce the efficacy of FARLUTAL.

Bremevnost and lactation
Ask your doctor before taking any medicine.
FARLUTAL should not be taken during pregnancy unless your doctor has told you otherwise. Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception. Contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant, you think you are pregnant or become pregnant while taking FARLUTAL.
Medroxyprogesterone and its derivatives in the body is excreted in breast milk.

Driving and using machines
The effect of FARLUTAL on ability to drive and use machines has not been systematically evaluated.

3. HOW TO TAKE FARLUTAL?
Always take FARLUTAL just as you have been told by your doctor. A to no sure thing lolitayte your doctor.
FARLUTAL treatment is carried out by specialized medical personnel with experience in the treatment of cancer.
Your doctor will determine what dose is appropriate for you.
The dose generally ranges from 100 to 1500 mg per day. Higher daily doses may be divided into 2-3 doses.
If you take more than the amount FARLUTAL Tell your doctor or go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital if you suspect you have taken too many tablets FARLUTAL. Take with you the pack of medicine that are consumed even if no other tablets in it.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, FARLUTAL can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
FARLUTAL stop and tell your doctor immediately if:
• get a skin rash;
• You have swelling of the face, lips or tongue;
• sudden difficulty in breathing or wheezing.

Tell your doctor "if any of these conditions appear and / or worry you
• Changes in your monthly cycle or sudden braking, unexpected vaginal bleeding disorders related to the cervix (cervical erosions, changes in the cervical secretion), chest pain, sensitivity or secretion of milk, which is not associated with breastfeeding.
• Confusion, depression, dizziness, elevated mood, tiredness, headache, insomnia, loss of concentration, nervousness, drowsiness, visual disturbances, trembling hands, sweating, leg cramps at night.
• Constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, impaired liver function, jaundice, nausea, vomiting, decreased glucose tolerance (impaired glucose utilization by the body), presence of sugar in the urine, worsening of diabetes, diabetic cataract (cataract).
• Kashingoiden syndrome (your face may look rounder to feel the legs, ankles and feet swollen or weight gain), edema / fluid retention.
• Cerebrovascular and cardiovascular problems (heart attack, congestive heart failure, hypertension, palpitations, increased heart rate, sudden shortness of breath, swelling, redness and pain along the veins).
• Increased number of white blood cells and platelets (thrombocytes), fatigue, fever.
• acne, hair loss, excessive body hair, itching, rash, allergic reactions.
• Changes in appetite, weight, changes in libido.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor.

5. HOW TO STORE FARLUTAL?
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use FARLUTAL after the expiry date stated on the label carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store in the original container.
This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
Medicines should not be disposed of in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.