Megestrone 160mg Tablet

Discover how Megestrone 160mg Tablet, formulated by Merlyn Biotech with Megestrol (160mg), can assist with Breast cancer,Endometrial cancer. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

MRP: ₹ 3225
Packing: 30.0 tablets in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Megestrol (160mg)
Brand: Merlyn Biotech
Uses: Breast cancer,Endometrial cancer

Description

Megestrone 160mg Tablet is used to treat breast cancer and endometrial cancer
It specifically helps treat breast and endometrial cancer that are hormone dependent
It may also be used for treating low appetite and weight loss in patients with advanced cancer or HIV
Megestrone 160mg Tablet should be taken as your doctor advice
Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time
You may take it with or without food but better to take it at a fixed time
You should Take Megestrone 160mg Tablet for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include weight gain, increase in appetite, shortness of breath, hot flushes (warm face and neck), high blood pressure, and constipation
Most of these are temporary, and go away as soon as the body adjusts to the treatment
If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know
There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine
Your doctor might do regular blood tests to check your hormones and blood sugar levels while you are taking this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Megestrone 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Megestrone 160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Megestrone 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megestrone 160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	SAFE: Megestrone 160mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Megestrone 160mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	UNSAFE: Megestrone 160mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Megestrone 160mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Progestins (First generation)
Therapeutic class:	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Progesterone Congeners

Uses of Megestrone 160mg Tablet

In Breast cancer Megestrone 160mg Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples, or changes in the shape or texture of the breast
It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer
It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth
In Endometrial cancer Megestrone 160mg Tablet is a synthetic hormone which replicates the effect of a natural female hormone called progesterone
It relieves the symptoms of endometrial cancer (a type of cancer that develops in the lining of the womb) such as, abnormal vaginal bleeding, lower back pain, pain during sex, etc
It interferes with the production and working of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of endometrial cancer
It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.