Mega Ace 80mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
By WEMBRACE BIOPHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED
10 Tablet(s) in Strip
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Description
Mega Ace Tablet contains megestrol acetate. Megestrol acetate belongs to a group of medicines called progestogens and is used to treat certain types of hormone-dependent cancer, which include cancer
of the breast. It can reduce the uneasiness caused due to the advanced stage of endometrial and breast cancer. It may also be used to treat certain symptoms of AIDS.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹523.60 |
| You Save | ₹71.40 (12% on MRP) |
| Contains | Megestrol Acetate(80.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Breast cancer, Loss of appetite |
| Side effects | Allergic reactions like swelling of the face, skin rash, difficulty breathing, Decreased sexual desire, Flatulence, Difficulty falling or staying asleep, Unexpected vaginal bleeding |
| Therapy | ANTI-NEOPLASTIC |
Uses
- Hormonal depending cancers such as breast cancer
- Loss of appetite
- Severe weight loss
Contraindications
- Allergy to megestrol acetate or any other ingredients of Mega Ace
- Thrombophlebitis(blood clots)
Side effects
- Allergic reactions like swelling of the face, skin rash, difficulty breathing
- Decreased sexual desire
- Flatulence
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Unexpected vaginal bleeding
- Impotence
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Mega Ace Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Mega Ace Tablet are not recommended during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Mega Ace Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Mega Ace Tablet are not recommended while breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Mega Ace Tablet ?
A:
Mega Ace Tablet do not have any effects on driving abilities. However, please watch how the medicine affects you before driving or operating heavy machinery.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Mega Ace Tablet?
A:
Consumption of alcohol may worsen the side effects of Mega Ace Tablet. Please tell your doctor if you have a habit of drinking alcohol before starting the medication.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have allergies to megestrol acetate or any other ingredients of Mega Ace Tablet
- You have or ever have blood clottings, liver or kidney problems
- You are going to have surgery, including dental surgery
- You are over 65 years
- You have a history of stroke
- You have diabetes
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Megestrol acetate belongs to the progestin group of medications. Antitumour activity of megestrol acetate involves suppressing luteinising hormone and estrogen release from the anterior pituitary gland. This anti-gonadotropic activity helps against cancer cells....
Directions for Use
- Always take Mega Ace Tablet strictly as your doctor has advised. Tablet should be swallowed with a glass of water.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of Megestrol acetate with warfarin increases the chances of adverse effects of the medicine
- Concomitant use of dofetilide with megestrol will increase blood levels of dofetilide, which is harmful to the function of the heart
- Concomitant use of megestrol with immunosuppressive medicine like filgotinib will increase the chances of microbial infections
Storage and disposal
Store Mega Ace Tablet at a temperature below 20°C. Protect from light and moisture. Store out of reach from children. Do not throw away the unused medicine in the household trash. Instead, please ask your pharmacist for safe disposal practices....
Dosage
Overdose
Please go to the emergency department closest to you in case of overdose. In addition, please carry the product package with you to provide the doctor treating you with the necessary details.
Missed a Dose
If you miss a dose, please take it as soon as you realise it. Then, please skip the missed dose and take the next one if it is time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at a time.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Mega Ace Tablet affect the menstrual cycle (periods)?
A: Mega Ace Tablet can cause irregularities in the menstrual cycle in women. Please let your doctor know if you are trying to get pregnant.
Q: Can Mega Ace Tablet be given to children?
A: Mega Ace Tablet are not recommended for use in children.
Q: What special dietary instructions should I follow?
A: Please continue to eat a well-balanced, healthy diet unless your doctor recommends a specific diet.
References
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- Home - electronic medicines compendium (emc) [Internet]. Megace 160mg Tablet - summary of product characteristics (smpc) - (emc); [cited 22 May 2025].
- Megace 160mg Tablet [Internet]. Megace 160mg Tablet - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc). [cited 22 May 2025].
- PubMed [Internet]. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in a male patient taking megestrol acetate and rivaroxaban: a case report - pubmed; [cited 22 May 2025].
- PubMed Central (PMC) [Internet]. Prevention of torsade de pointes in hospital settings: a scientific statement from the american heart association and the american college of cardiology foundation • endorsed by the american association of critical-care nurses and the international society for computerized electrocardiology; [cited 22 May 2025]
- Home - ClinicalTrials.gov [Internet]. Filgotinib in combination with methotrexate in adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have an inadequate response to methotrexate - full text view - clinicaltrials.gov; [cited 22 May 2025].
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Product Details
Brand
MEGA ACE
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
22/09/2025
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