Megeetron Information

Megeetron is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa. Megeetron also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Megeetron. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Megeetron as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Megeetron go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Megeetron is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Megeetron has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Megeetron related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Megeetron have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Megeetron may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Megeetron, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Megeetron Benefits & Uses
Megeetron Dosage & How to Take
Megeetron Side Effects
Megeetron Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Megeetron with Other Drugs
Megeetron Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Megeetron
Megeetron Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Megeetron Benefits & Uses

Megeetron is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anorexia Nervosa

Other Benefits

Megeetron 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)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 160 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Anorexia Nervosa Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 160 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Megeetron Related Warnings

Is the use of Megeetron safe for pregnant women?

Megeetron shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Megeetron safe during breastfeeding?

Megeetron may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Megeetron on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Megeetron on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Megeetron on the Liver?

Megeetron may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Megeetron on the Heart?

Megeetron has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Megeetron with Other Drugs

Megeetron should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amprenavir

Amprenavir Capsule

Moderate

Acarbose

Phenobarbital

Aprepitant

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Erythromycin

Megeetron Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megeetron 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 Megeetron

Is this Megeetron habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Megeetron.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Megeetron you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Megeetron is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Megeetron is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Megeetron Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Megeetron

Taking Megeetron with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Megeetron

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Megeetron with alcohol will be.

Unknown