Uses, Side Effects of Megasty 160mg Tablet

Megasty 160mg Tablet is used to treat 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.

Megasty 160mg Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in the body. This medicine is not used for pregnant or breastfeeding women. It may cause side effects like high blood pressure and increased blood sugar levels but they are temporary. However, if these persist, consult with the doctor.

Uses of Megasty 160mg Tablet

Breast cancer

Endometrial cancer

Directions for Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Megasty 160mg Tablet

Megasty 160mg Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples, or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.

Side Effects of Megasty 160mg Tablet

• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Hot flashes
• Increased glucose level in blood

Caution :

• Consuming alcohol with Megasty 160mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

FAQs:

Q:1 What is a Megasty 160mg Tablet and what is it used for? Megasty 160mg Tablet contains a medicine called Megestrol which is similar to the hormone progesterone, that naturally occurs in your body. It is used in hormone-dependent cancers of breast and endometrium (lining of the uterus). It may also be used to promote appetite and weight gain in AIDS patients.