Megestrol Information
Megestrol is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Megestrol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Megestrol Benefits & Uses
Megestrol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Breast Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Megestrol Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult(Female) |
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| Geriatric |
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Megestrol Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Megestrol is used -
Moderate
- Edema
- Erectile Dysfunction (Read More - Home Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction)
- Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Mild
- Weight gain
- Diarrhoea
- Rash
- पेट की गैस
- Nausea or vomiting
- Insomnia
Megestrol Related Warnings
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Is the use of Megestrol safe for pregnant women?
Megestrol can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Severe -
Is the use of Megestrol safe during breastfeeding?
Megestrol should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
Severe -
What is the effect of Megestrol on the Kidneys?
Megestrol rarely affects the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Megestrol on the Liver?
Megestrol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Megestrol on the Heart?
Side effects of Megestrol rarely affect the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Megestrol with Other Drugs
Megestrol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Megestrol Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megestrol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Migraine
- High Blood Pressure
- Diabetes
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Megestrol
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Is this Megestrol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Megestrol.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Megestrol can make you feel drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Megestrol only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Megestrol is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Megestrol Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Megestrol
Taking Megestrol with food is safe.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Megestrol
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Megestrol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Megace (megestrol acetate)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 808-809
