Apegestrol 160 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Megestrol acetate
Company	Techno drugs ltd

Indicated for the palliative treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast or endometrium
Treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or unexplained weight loss in patients with AIDS & cancer
Synthetic, antineoplastic and progestational drug
Inhibition of pituitary gonadotrophin production and resultant decrease in estrogen secretion
Peak plasma concentrations occur 2 to 3 hours after a single oral dose
Recommended adult initial dosage of 800 mg/day (20 ml/day)
Possible interactions with concomitant medications
Estrogens and Progestogens may cause fluid retention
History of hypersensitivity to Megestrol Acetate or any component of the formulation
Frequent side effect of weight gain associated with increased appetite
Thromboembolic phenomena including thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism
The glucocorticoid activity has not been fully evaluated
Pregnancy Category D. Use during the first four months of pregnancy is not recommended
Very small amounts (approximately 0.1%) are excreted in mother's milk
Close surveillance is indicated for any patient treated for recurrent or metastatic cancer
Use with caution in patients with a history of thromboembolic disease
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established
Insufficient data from clinical studies available for patients 65 years of age and older
No serious unexpected side effects reported from studies involving dosages as high as 1600 mg/day
Store in a cool (below 30°C) and dry place, away from light & moisture