| Active Ingredient | Megestrol Acetate |
| Brand | Megendo |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oral tablets |
Megendo 40 SR Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called progestogens. Its active compound, Megestrol Acetate, is a synthetic progestin used to treat certain hormone-sensitive cancers. The medicine also stimulates appetite and weight gain in patients experiencing severe illnesses.
Clinical Uses
Megendo 40 SR Tablet is used to treat certain hormone-dependent cancers, including breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It is also used to manage severe appetite loss and promote weight gain in patients experiencing significant weight loss due to illness, such as advanced cancer or AIDS.
How It Works
Megendo Tablet helps treat certain hormone-sensitive cancers by influencing hormonal activity involved in cancer cell growth.
It also helps stimulate appetite through mechanisms that are believed to act through hormonal pathways.Thus increasing food intake and promoting weight gain in patients experiencing severe appetite loss or weight loss associated with advanced cancer or AIDS.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Megendo 40 SR tablets are-
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Mood swing
- Weight gain
- Dry Mouth
- Increased hunger and thirst
- Sweating
Inform your doctor promptly if any side effects persist, worsen, or if you experience any unusual or severe symptoms.
Precautions & Warnings
- Megendo 40 SR tablets are not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, blood clot issue,heart disease, or any other medicine allergy before taking the tablet.
- It is advisable to monitor blood sugar levels regularly if you have diabetes as the medicine may worsen or trigger high blood sugar.
- Consumption of alcohol may increase the severity of side effects.
- Seek urgent medical attention if you notice unusual pain, swelling, redness, or warmth in one leg. Get emergency help for sudden chest pain, coughing up blood, or breathing difficulties, as these may indicate a blood clot.
Drug Interactions
Megendo 40 SR tablets should be avoided with the following medicines-
- Abrocitinib
- Clarithromycin
- Deuruxolitinib
- Fedratinib
- Pacritinib
- Rifabutin
- Telithromycin
- Avacopan
- Insulin
- Ketoconazole
Note: The drug interactions listed above are only a few examples. Megendo Tablets may interact with other medicines, supplements, or herbal products. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take before starting treatment to help prevent possible interactions and ensure safe use.
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