Megestrol
Information about Megestrol
Megestrol Uses
Megestrol is used in breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It specifically helps treat breast and endometrial cancer that are hormone dependent. It may also be used for treating low appetite and weight loss in patients with advanced cancer or HIV.
How Megestrol works
Megestrol is a progestin (female hormone). It works in patients with breast cancer and endometrial cancer by affecting female hormones involved in cancer growth. It causes weight gain by increasing appetite.
Common side effects of Megestrol
Weight gain, Constipation, Edema (swelling), Breathlessness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Weakness, Impotence, Chest pain, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Rash, Pain, Pneumonia, Fever, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Abdominal pain, Cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease), Dryness in mouth, Hepatomegaly (enlarged liver), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Increased lactate level in blood, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Confusion, Convulsion, Hair loss, Lazy eye, Breast enlargement in male, Urinary tract infection
Available Medicine for Megestrol
EndaceSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹312 to ₹10952 variant(s)
MegeetronAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹225 to ₹8102 variant(s)
MegahenzAlniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹250 to ₹7502 variant(s)
CelstrolCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹8001 variant(s)
NeostrolNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹8011 variant(s)
MegetraGetwell Oncology Pvt Ltd
₹250 to ₹7502 variant(s)
SargestSarcoma Remedies Pvt Ltd
₹6201 variant(s)
MegastyAureate Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹9951 variant(s)
MhegaMaxis Healthcare
₹9251 variant(s)
UnistrolUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹251 to ₹8992 variant(s)
Expert advice for Megestrol
- Megestrol is used to treat women with certain hormone-dependent cancers such as breast cancer and endometrial cancer.
- It may also be used for treating appetite and weight loss in people with advanced cancer or AIDS.
- You may have to take it for atleast 2 months before you notice any changes in your appetite.
- Your doctor might do regular blood tests to check your hormones and blood sugar levels while you are taking this medicine.
- Do not take Megestrol if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
- Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first.