Megestrol (160mg)
Megeetron 160 mg Tablet is used in breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It is also used for treating appetite and weight loss in patients with advanced cancer or HIV.
10 tablets in 1 strip
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Megeetron 160 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Megeetron 160 mg Tablet is a progestin (female hormones). It works in patients with breast cancer and endometrial cancer by lowering certain hormones produced in tumours that are responsible for causing pain. It is not clear how Megeetron 160 mg Tablet treats appetite and weight loss.
Related Warnings
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Megeetron 160 mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Megeetron 160 mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Megeetron 160 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Megeetron 160 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megeetron 160 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Megeetron 160 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Megeetron 160 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
