Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for PROGESTOBAR 160MG TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 11.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 11.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 11.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 11.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 11.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 11.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 11.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 12 Available Alternatives for PROGESTOBAR 160MG TAB
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Overview
PROGESTOBAR 160MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.PROGESTOBAR 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 CancerMEGESTROL 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 PROGESTOBAR 160MG TAB and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with
Symptoms of Overdosage
MEGESTROL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
MEGESTROL : Difficulty Sleeping, Fever, Abdomen Upset StomachSerious 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 VisionRare Side-Effects
MEGESTROL : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing, DizzinessDisease Interactions
MEGESTROL can interfere with: Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic, Congestive Heart Disease, Migraine, Seizure, Acute Renal Failure, Edema, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, HyperadrenalismTechnical Classification
MEGESTROL is categorized as: HORMONES/ANTINEOPLASTICS / ANTINEOPLASTICSPrescription 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?
| Once Daily | 80% |
| 2 Times Daily | 10% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 30 Days | 50% |
| 21 Days | 36% |
| 90 Days | 7% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 18 to 35yrs | 12% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 18% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 65% |
| 70yrs and above | 6% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 24% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Oncologist | 100% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| PANTOCID DSR TAB | 43% |
| DEXORANGE CAP | 43% |
| MUCOBENZ M-WASH | 40% |
| CCM TAB | 33% |
| VIZYLAC CAP | 30% |
| LOOZ SOLN | 30% |
| TRAMADOL CAP | 27% |
| MUCINAC 600MG TAB | 23% |
| LEVOFLOX-750MG TAB | 23% |
| BECOSULES CAP | 23% |
| SEQUADRA INHALER | 23% |
| EMESET FC-TAB 4MG | 20% |
| EMESET FC-TAB 8MG | 20% |
| ULTRACET TAB | 17% |
| FOLVITE 5MG TAB | 17% |
| NOZIA 0.1MG TAB | 17% |
| FORCAN TAB 150MG | 13% |
| CEFTUM 500MG TAB | 13% |
| OSIMERTINIB | 13% |
| ARISTOZYME SYP | 13% |
| ZEVIT CAP | 13% |
| REDOTIL | 13% |
| CREMAFFIN SYP | 13% |
| SUCRAFIL- O GEL GEL | 13% |
| PAN 40MG TAB | 10% |
| WHEYCAN PLUS PWD | 10% |
| SILODAL 8MG TAB | 10% |
| LEVIPIL 500MG TAB | 10% |
| TRAMAZAC 50MG CAP | 10% |
| BECOZINC CAP | 10% |
| THROMBOPHOB OINT | 10% |
| THREPTIN BISCUITS | 10% |
| OROFER TOTAL XT TAB | 10% |
| NOZIA TAB | 10% |
| NEXPRO DSR | 10% |
| SORAFENIB TAB | 10% |
| EMESET 4MG TAB | 10% |
| REDOTIL CAP | 10% |
| UBI ACTIVE TAB | 10% |
| DUPHALAC | 10% |
| PROSURE PWD | 10% |
| TRAMADOL 50MG CAP | 10% |
| PEGEX 6MG INJ | 10% |
| ADCUMIN SYP | 10% |
| TRYPTOMER TAB 25MG | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 70% |
| LFT (SCREENING) | 50% |
| KFT (SCREENING) | 50% |
| RBS (HEMATOLOGY) | 33% |
| SERUM ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE (SEROLOGY) | 20% |
| SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
| PET CT SCAN WHOLE BODY (PET SCAN) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for PROGESTOBAR 160MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ENDACE 160MG TAB | INR 995.88 for 10 TABLETS | MEGESTROL 160 MG |
| MEGASTY 160MG TAB | INR 750 for 10 TABLETS | MEGESTROL 160 MG |
| MEGEETRON 160MG TAB | INR 771.42 for 10 TABLETS | MEGESTROL 160.0 MG |
| PROGESTOBAR 160MG TAB | INR 975 for | MEGESTROL 160 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ENDACE -40MG TAB | INR 283.28 for 10 TABLETS | MEGESTROL 40.0 MG |
| ENDACE 40MG TAB | INR 283.28 for 10 TABLETS | MEGESTROL 40 MG |
| MEGAHENZ TAB | INR 230 for 10 TABLETS | MEGESTROL 40.0 MG |
| MEGEETRON 40MG TAB | INR 214.28 for 10 TABLETS | MEGESTROL 40.0 MG |
| MEGESTROL | MEGESTROL | |
| UNISTROL TAB | INR 190 for 10 TABLETS | MEGESTROL 40 MG |