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Megol 160mg Tablet

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Selway Lifesciences Private Limited

Salt Composition

Megestrol (160mg)

Overview Megol 160mg Tablet

Medrox 160mg tablets are indicated for hormone-receptor-positive breast and endometrial cancers. This medication is also prescribed to manage anorexia and unintentional weight loss associated with advanced cancers or HIV. Dosage and duration of Medrox 160mg therapy should be determined by your physician. Administration with or without food is acceptable, but consistent timing is recommended. Continue treatment as directed. Commonly reported adverse effects include increased appetite and weight, dyspnea, vasomotor flushes, hypertension, and constipation. These are usually transient and resolve with continued therapy. Report any persistent or bothersome side effects to your doctor; management strategies may be available. Inform your physician of all concurrent medications, as interactions may affect efficacy or pharmacokinetics. This medication is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating individuals. Regular blood tests to monitor hormone and glucose levels may be conducted during treatment.

Uses of Megol 160mg Tablet

Cancers of the breast and endometrium

Major Benefits of Megol 160mg Tablet:

Administer this medication precisely as your physician directs, adhering to both the prescribed dosage and treatment duration. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Megol 160mg Tablets can be consumed with or without food, though consistent timing is recommended.

Common Side effects of Megol 160mg Tablet:

  • Increased appetite
  • Weight gain
  • Hot flashes
  • High blood pressure
  • Constipation

How to use Megol 160mg Tablet:

Administer this medication precisely as your physician directs, adhering to both the prescribed dosage and treatment length. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Megol 160mg Tablets can be consumed with or without food, although consistent timing is recommended.

How Megol 160mg Tablet works:

Estrogen-receptor-modulating therapy, Megol 160mg tablets, utilizes a progestin to manage certain cancers. In patients with breast or uterine cancers, its mechanism involves altering hormonal pathways crucial for tumor development. A common side effect is increased appetite, leading to weight gain.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of alcohol consumption while taking Megol 160mg Tablets is undetermined. Seek medical advice before combining them.

PregnancyPregnancyUNSAFE

Use of Megol 160mg tablets is strongly contraindicated during pregnancy. Pregnant women should consult their physician; animal and human studies indicate substantial risks to fetal development.

Breast feedingBreast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lactation and Megol 160mg tablets are likely incompatible. Available evidence from human studies indicates potential transfer to breast milk, posing a possible risk to the infant.

DrivingDrivingSAFE

Driving ability is typically unaffected by Megol 160mg tablets.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Patients with severe kidney impairment should exercise caution when using Megol 160mg tablets. Dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

LiverLiverCAUTION

Patients with severe hepatic impairment should use 160mg Megol tablets cautiously; dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

What if you forget to take Megol 160mg Tablet :

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Facts to Know About Megol 160mg Tablet

LabelValue
Chemical Category Progestins
Developing Habits No.
Treatment Category Cancer Therapeutics

FAQs on Megol 160mg Tablet

Megestrol 160mg Tablets contain megestrol, a progesterone-like hormone. This medication treats hormone-sensitive breast and endometrial cancers. It's also used to increase appetite and weight in individuals with AIDS.
Megol 160mg Tablets can commonly cause weight gain, often stemming from increased appetite and subsequent increases in fat and body mass. Consult your doctor about significant weight gain. This medication treats malnutrition, appetite loss, and severe weight loss in AIDS patients, but isn't for preventing weight loss.
Take Megol 160mg Tablet as directed by your doctor. It can be taken anytime, with or without food, but consistency—taking it at the same time daily—aids in remembering. Swallow the tablet whole with water. If unsure about dosage, consult your physician.
Megol 160mg Tablets do not prevent menstruation but can disrupt the menstrual cycle, potentially causing breakthrough bleeding. This limits its use in women with HIV. Consult your doctor if breakthrough bleeding occurs while taking Megol 160mg Tablets.
Megol 160mg Tablets aren't chemotherapy; they're synthetic progesterone. They're used to treat breast and endometrial cancers by altering hormones that fuel cancer growth.
Don't take Megol 160mg Tablet if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy. If you conceive while taking it, contact your doctor immediately. Megol 160mg Tablet may harm your unborn child, potentially causing genital abnormalities in male and female infants if taken during the first trimester. Your doctor may recommend a pregnancy test before prescribing Megol 160mg Tablet.
Megol 160mg tablets do not prevent pregnancy. While they can affect your menstrual cycle, they offer no contraceptive protection. Therefore, use a reliable birth control method. Consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
Megestrol 160mg Tablets contain megestrol acetate, a progesterone-like hormone. This medication treats hormone-sensitive breast and endometrial cancers. It's also used to increase appetite and weight in individuals with AIDS.
Megol 160mg Tablets do not require refrigeration. Store below 25°C in the original packaging to protect from moisture.
Megol 160mg tablets are not approved for treating hot flashes. Consult your doctor before using them. Hot flashes are typically treated with estrogen (women) or androgen (men), but these hormones are contraindicated in individuals with breast (female) or prostate (male) cancer.
Megol 160mg Tablet
1,065
MRP 1,233
13% off