Megahenz 160mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Mesahenz 160 MG Description
Megahenz 160mg tablets 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 | ₹712.80 |
| You Save | ₹97.20 (12% on MRP) |
| Contains | Megestrol(160.0 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 |
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Uses of Mesahenz 160 MG
- Hormonal depending cancers such as breast cancer
- Loss of appetite
- Severe weight loss
Contraindications of Mesahenz 160 MG
- Allergy to megestrol acetate or any other ingredients of Megahenz
- Thrombophlebitis(blood clots)
Side effects of Mesahenz 160 MG
- 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 of Mesahenz 160 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Megahenz 160mg tablets during pregnancy?
A:
Megahenz 160mg tablets are not recommended during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Megahenz 160mg tablets while breastfeeding?
A:
Megahenz 160mg tablets are not recommended while breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Megahenz 160mg Tablets ?
A:
Megahenz 160mg Tablets 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 Megahenz 160mg tablets?
A:
Consumption of alcohol may worsen the side effects of Megahenz tablets. 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 Megahenz tablets
- 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 of Mesahenz 160 MG
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 of Mesahenz 160 MG
- Always take Megahenz 160mg tablets strictly as your doctor has advised. Tablets should be swallowed with a glass of water.
Interactions of Mesahenz 160 MG
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 of Mesahenz 160 MG
Store Megahenz 160mg tablets 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 of Mesahenz 160 MG
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Megahenz 160mg tablets affect the menstrual cycle (periods)?
A: Megahenz tablets can cause irregularities in the menstrual cycle in women. Please let your doctor know if you are trying to get pregnant.
Q: Can Megahenz 160mg tablets be given to children?
A: Megahenz 160mg tablets 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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- MedlinePlus - Health Information from the National Library of Medicine [Internet]. Megestrol: medlineplus drug information; [cited 2022 Apr 10]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682003.html
- Home - electronic medicines compendium (emc) [Internet]. Megace 160mg tablets - summary of product characteristics (smpc) - (emc); [cited 2022 Apr 10]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/11135/smpc#INTERACTIONS
- Megace 160mg tablets [Internet]. Megace 160mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc). [cited 2022Apr26]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/11135/pil
- PubMed [Internet]. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in a male patient taking megestrol acetate and rivaroxaban: a case report - pubmed; [cited 2022 Apr 26]. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31462353/.
- 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 2022 Apr 26]. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3056123/.
- 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 2022 Apr 26]. Available from: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02889796
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MESAHENZ
Expires on or After
29/09/2024
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