MEGASTY 160MG TAB

Overview

MEGASTY 160MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

MEGASTY 160MG TAB is composed of: MEGESTROL (160 MG)

Megestrol is a man-made chemical similar to the female hormone progesterone. Megestrol is used to treat loss of appetite and weight loss in people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Megestrol is also used in the treatment of advanced breast cancer and endometrial cancer.

Usage

MEGESTROL is generally used to treat: AIDS, Breast Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Uterine Cancer
MEGESTROL can address symptoms like: Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss (unintentional)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

Precautions for MEGASTY 160MG TAB and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood clot events, stroke, diabetes, kidney, liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. It is not intended for use in the prevention of weight loss. It should not be used in children.

Symptoms of Overdosage

MEGESTROL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

MEGESTROL : Difficulty Sleeping, Fever, Abdomen Upset Stomach

Serious Side-Effects

MEGESTROL : Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Hands Swelling, Chest Pain, Difficulty Breathing, Arms Swelling, Mood Swings, Sudden Numbness Or Weakness On One Side Of Body, Slurred Speech, Eyes Blurred Vision

Rare Side-Effects

MEGESTROL : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness

Disease Interactions

MEGESTROL can interfere with: Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic, Congestive Heart Disease, Migraine, Seizure, Acute Renal Failure, Edema, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperadrenalism

Technical Classification

MEGESTROL is categorized as: HORMONES/ANTINEOPLASTICS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

3 Times Daily75%
2 Times Daily14%
Once Daily6%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days48%
7 Days24%
21 Days12%
15 Days10%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs5%
35 to 50yrs29%
50 to 60yrs19%
60 to 70yrs19%
70yrs and above29%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females48%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Oncologist100%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

LYCOGEM FORTE TAB60%
SUPLIMED PROTEIN PWD59%
MUCOBENZ M-WASH51%
PERINORM TAB40%
RANTAC TAB40%
TAPAL ER 100MG TAB13%
ULTRACET TAB10%
NEUKINE 300MCG INJ10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)19%
LFT (SCREENING)11%

Available Alternatives for MEGASTY 160MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ENDACE 160MG TABINR 995.88 for 10 TABLETSMEGESTROL 160 MG
MEGASTY 160MG TABINR 750 for 10 TABLETSMEGESTROL 160 MG
MEGEETRON 160MG TABINR 771.42 for 10 TABLETSMEGESTROL 160.0 MG
PROGESTOBAR 160MG TABINR 975 for MEGESTROL 160 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ENDACE -40MG TABINR 283.28 for 10 TABLETSMEGESTROL 40.0 MG
ENDACE 40MG TABINR 283.28 for 10 TABLETSMEGESTROL 40 MG
MEGAHENZ TABINR 230 for 10 TABLETSMEGESTROL 40.0 MG
MEGEETRON 40MG TABINR 214.28 for 10 TABLETSMEGESTROL 40.0 MG
MEGESTROLMEGESTROL
UNISTROL TABINR 190 for 10 TABLETSMEGESTROL 40 MG