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 Daily	75%
2 Times Daily	14%
Once Daily	6%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days	48%
7 Days	24%
21 Days	12%
15 Days	10%

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

Below 5yrs	5%
35 to 50yrs	29%
50 to 60yrs	19%
60 to 70yrs	19%
70yrs and above	29%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females

48%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Oncologist

100%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

LYCOGEM FORTE TAB	60%
SUPLIMED PROTEIN PWD	59%
MUCOBENZ M-WASH	51%
PERINORM TAB	40%
RANTAC TAB	40%
TAPAL ER 100MG TAB	13%
ULTRACET TAB	10%
NEUKINE 300MCG INJ	10%

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 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