Generic Name
Megestrol AcetatePacks Price
- Tab 160 mg (013483): 30: 1361.36: 1601.60
Megace
Therapeutic Group
Endocrine Hormone TherapyIndication Dosage
Megestrol Acetate is a medication primarily indicated for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, and significant weight loss associated with conditions such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other debilitating illnesses. It is used to stimulate appetite and promote weight gain in individuals who are experiencing severe unintended weight loss, helping to improve their overall nutritional status and quality of life.
Treatment Of Breast Cancer:
- Adult: 160 Mg Daily In Single Or Divided Doses, For a Minimum Period Of 2 Month
Endometrial Carcinoma:
- Adult: 40-320 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, For Minimum Period Of 2 Month
Content
- Tab 40mg /160mg: Megestrol Acetate 40mg /160mg.
- Cap 20mg /40mg: Megestrol Acetate 20mg /40mg.
- Susp 40mg: Per ml: Megestrol Acetate 40mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated In Pregnancy.
Stability
- Progestogen
Contra Indications
- Acute Porphyrias, Genital Cancer (unless Progestogens Are Being Used In The Management Of This Condition), History During Pregnancy Of Idiopathic Jaundice Or Pemphigoid Gestation Is Or Severe Pruritus, History Of Liver Tumours, Severe Arterial Disease, Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding
Precautions
- Acute Porphyrias, Genital Cancer (unless Progestogens Are Being Used In The Management Of This Condition), History During Pregnancy Of Idiopathic Jaundice Or Pemphigoid Gestation Is Or Severe Pruritus, History Of Liver Tumours, Severe Arterial Disease, Undiagnosed Vaginal Bleeding
Lactation
- Contraindicated. Discontinue Breast-feeding
Side Effects
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Alopecia
- Anaphylactoid Reactions
- Asthenia
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Constipation
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Depression
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fluid Retention
- Headache
- Hirsutism
- Jaundice
- Loss Of Vision During Treatment (discontinue Treatment If Papilloedema Or Retinal Vascular Lesions)
- Menstrual Disturbances
- Nausea
- Pruritus
- Skin Reactions
- Tumour Flare (with Or Without Hypercalcaemia)
- Urinary Frequency
- Urticaria
- Vomiting
- Weight Change.
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Author
Shahid Arif