Uses of Megahenz 40mg Tablet
Megahenz 40mg Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Cancer (Breast, Endometrial, Anorexia, Cachexia)
Side effects of Megahenz 40mg Tablet
The most common side effects of Megahenz 40mg Tablet are - Confusion, Seizures, Depression, Headache, Neuropathy, Insomnia, Abnormal Thinking, Mood Changes, Fever, Asthenia, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Constipation, Dry Mouth, Increased Appetite, Abdominal, Pain, Dyspepsia Alopecia, Rash
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Megahenz 40mg Tablet
Do not use Megahenz 40mg Tablet if you are allergic to - Megestrol
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Megahenz 40mg Tablet.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Megahenz 40mg Tablet
Megahenz 40mg Tablet contains - Megestrol
Megestrol inhibits hormone-dependent tumor growth by inhibiting pituitary and adrenal steroidogenesis. Drug may also have direct cytotoxicity, its appetite-stimulating mechanism is unknown.
Overdose of Megahenz 40mg Tablet
The dosage of Megahenz 40mg Tablet depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Megahenz 40mg Tablet
If you forget to take a dose of Megahenz 40mg Tablet, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Duration of Action of Megahenz 40mg Tablet
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Kidney
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Liver
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All substitutes for Megahenz 40mg Tablet
For information purpose only. Refer to a healthcare professionals before consuming any medicines and/or drugs.
Interactions
Drug :- Dofetilide:
May increase dofetilide plasma level, increasing risk of life-threatening cardiac
arrhythmias, including torsades de pointes. Avoid use together.
Indinavir:
May decrease exposure of indinavir. Consider increasing indinavir dosage when
coadministering.
Rifamycins (rifampin):
May increase megestrol metabolism due to induction of CYP3A4 pathway,
reducing pharmacologic effects. Consider increasing megestrol dosage.