Megatas 50 Tablet ER
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Product introduction
Megatas 50 Tablet ER is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder that includes increased or frequent urination, urgent need to urinate and inability to control urination. It helps to relax the muscle surrounding the bladder and increase it's ability to store urine.
Megatas 50 Tablet ER is a beta 3-receptor agonist.
Megatas 50 Tablet ER is a beta 3-receptor agonist.
Uses of Megatas Tablet ER
Benefits of Megatas Tablet ER
In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
Megatas 50 Tablet ER helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control the passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces the urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.
Side effects of Megatas Tablet ER
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Megatas
- Constipation
- Headache
- High blood pressure
- Nasal inflammation
- Urinary tract infection
- Fast heart rate
- Joint pain
How to use Megatas Tablet ER
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Megatas 50 Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Megatas 50 Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Megatas 50 Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Megatas 50 Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Megatas 50 Tablet ER does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Megatas 50 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megatas 50 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Megatas 50 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Megatas 50 Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Megatas 50 Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Megatas 50 Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Megatas Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of Megatas 50 Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Megatas 50 Tablet ER helps you to have better control over your urination. It relaxes your bladder which increases its capacity to hold urine thereby reducing the need to pass urine.
- It causes less drowsiness and constipation than other medicines for overactive bladder.
- It may raise your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
- Do not stop taking this medicine if you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms as it may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Anilide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Selective beta 3-adrenoceptor agonist (Bladder)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Megatas 50 Tablet ER
Once A Day
86%
Twice A Day
14%
FAQs
Q. How long does it take for Megatas 50 Tablet ER to show its effects?
You may see the full benefits of Megatas 50 Tablet ER after 8 weeks of starting the treatment or longer. Depending on how well the medicine suits and affects the patient, the dose can be increased after 4-8 weeks.
Q. Can I stop taking Megatas 50 Tablet ER if I start feeling better?
No, do not stop taking Megatas 50 Tablet ER even if you start feeling better. This medicine does not cure overactive bladder but relieves the symptoms of urgency, frequency and incontinence (unable to control when you empty your bladder). Stopping treatment may result in a recurrence of the symptoms of overactive bladder.
Q. Does Megatas 50 Tablet ER cause loss of sleep?
No, Megatas 50 Tablet ER does not affect your sleep. However, if you are having any problems related to your sleep, talk to your doctor.
Q. What is the effect of Megatas 50 Tablet ER in children?
It is best to avoid the use of Megatas 50 Tablet ER in children because its effectiveness and side effects in children (age < 18 years) have not been studied yet.
Q. Can I take Megatas 50 Tablet ER off and on?
No, you need to take it daily as directed by your doctor since it controls your condition and does not cure it. Your bladder takes time to adapt to the medicine, so if you take it off and on, you will not get the desired benefits and your symptoms will recur.
Q. Does Megatas 50 Tablet ER affect the kidneys?
Infection of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder or urethra is a common side effect of Megatas 50 Tablet ER but does not affect everyone. Very few patients have reported of developing renal stones and bladder pain with the use of Megatas 50 Tablet ER. Also, patients with compromised kidney function should be careful while using Megatas 50 Tablet ER and report any unwanted symptoms related to kidneys to the consulting doctor.
Q. Do I need to be careful while taking Megatas 50 Tablet ER if I am taking medicines to control my blood pressure?
Yes, you need to be careful while taking Megatas 50 Tablet ER if you have high blood pressure. Keep a regular check on your blood pressure since Megatas 50 Tablet ER can cause an increase in blood pressure in some people. It should not be used in patients with severe uncontrolled hypertension.
Q. What if I accidentally take more than the required dose of Megatas 50 Tablet ER?
You should seek urgent medical attention even if do not feel any discomfort. Overdose of Megatas 50 Tablet ER may increase your pulse rate and blood pressure. As a result of this, you may experience severe headache, palpitations, chest pain and fatigue.
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Country of origin: India
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