Megetra 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 MEGETRA TABLET
BENEFITS OF MEGETRA TABLET
In Breast cancer
Megetra 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.
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SIDE EFFECTS OF MEGETRA TABLET
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 Megetra
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- Hot flashes
- High blood pressure
- Constipation
- Increased glucose level in blood
HOW TO USE MEGETRA TABLET
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. Megetra 160mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW MEGETRA TABLET WORKS
Megetra 160mg Tablet 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Megetra 160mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Megetra 160mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Megetra 160mg Tablet 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
Megetra 160mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Megetra 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megetra 160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Megetra 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Megetra 160mg Tablet may be needed.
