Mezest 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 700.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 350.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Megestrol acetate |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Palliative treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast or endometrium
- Treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or significant weight loss in patients with AIDS & cancer
Pharmacology
- Synthetic, antineoplastic and progestational drug
- Mechanism of action against endometrial carcinoma
- Antineoplastic action on carcinoma of the breast
- Estimates of plasma levels
- Peak plasma concentrations
- Plasma half-life
- Excretion in urine and feces
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for breast cancer
- Dosage for endometrial carcinoma
- Duration of continuous treatment
- Recommended adult initial dosage for oral suspension
Interaction
- Interactions with concomitant medications
- Potential fluid retention with estrogens and progestogens
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Megestrol Acetate
- Pregnancy
Side Effects
- Weight gain
- Thromboembolic phenomena
- Glucocorticoid effects
- Other side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category D
- Excretion in mother's milk
- Harmful effect on the newborn
Precautions & Warnings
- Close surveillance for patients with recurrent or metastatic cancer
- History of thromboembolic disease
- Exacerbation of preexisting diabetes
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric use
- Geriatric use
Overdose Effects
- No serious unexpected side effects
Storage Conditions
- Storage in cool and dry place
- Protection from light & moisture
- Keep out of reach of children