Megahenz 40 mg Tablet

MEGAHENZ 40MG contain megestrol which belongs to a group of medicine called progestogens and is related to the naturally occurring hormone called progesterone.
It is used to treat certain types of cancer known as hormone-dependent cancer.

Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cell divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Hormone-dependent cancer is a type of cancer that is dependent on a hormone for growth and/or survival.

Hormones are substances produced naturally in the body and they act as chemical messengers and help control the activity of cells and organs.

Hormone therapies interfere with the way hormones are made or formed in the body. Many types of cancer depend on hormones to grow.

MEGAHENZ 40MG may stop the cancer growing by changing this hormone balance in the body and slows down the growth of cancer.
It can also act directly on cancer cell so that they cannot grow.

The most common side effects are increase in appetite, weight gain, hot flushes, high blood pressure, constipation, increased blood sugar levels.

Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF MEGAHENZ 40MG:

Treat certain types of cancer known as hormone-dependent

HOW MEGAHENZ 40MG WORKS:

MEGAHENZ 40MG may stop the cancer growing by changing the hormone balance in the body and slows down the growth of cancer. It can also act directly on cancer cell so that they cannot grow.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Always take MEGAHENZ 40MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food and try to take at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MEGAHENZ 40MG:

SERIOUS

Blood clot (signs include sudden loss of co-ordination, sudden slurred speech, pains in your arms, groin or leg (especially in calf of leg), sudden shortness of breath, weakness, numbness or pain in arm or leg, severe or sudden headache, fainting)

COMMON

Changes in appetite or weight
Water retention (swelling of ankles and feet)
Nausea, vomiting
Changes in vaginal bleeding (breakthrough bleeding, spotting)
Shortness of breath
Hot flushes
Changes in mood
Raised blood pressure
Raised blood sugar
Reddening of the face and neck
Increased facial and body hair
Urticaria (hives or nettle rash)
Loss of scalp hair
Pain or numbness in fingers

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS:

Nausea and vomiting:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you use, including prescription and non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements.

SYNOPSIS:

Drug : Megestrol
Pharmacological Category : Antineoplastic Agent, Hormone, Appetite Stimulant, Progestin
Therapeutic Indication : Hormone-dependent cancer (include womb lining (endometrium))
Dosage Forms : Tablet

MORE INFORMATION:

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQ’s ABOUT MEGAHENZ 40MG:

Q: Does MEGAHENZ 40MG prevent pregnancy?
A: No, it does not prevent pregnancy. It may disrupt your normal menstrual cycle but does not prevent pregnancy.

Q: Can I take MEGAHENZ 40MG during breast feeding?
A: No, it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Q: What are the uses of MEGAHENZ 40MG?
A: It is used to treat certain types of cancer known as hormone-dependent cancer (include womb lining (endometrium)).

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Megahenz 40 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.

Megahenz 40 Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in the body.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MEGAHENZ 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 Megahenz

• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Hot flashes
• High blood pressure
• Constipation
• Increased glucose level in blood

HOW TO USE MEGAHENZ 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. Megahenz 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW MEGAHENZ TABLET WORKS

Megahenz 40 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

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Megahenz 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Megahenz 40 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

Megahenz 40 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

Megahenz 40 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Megahenz 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megahenz 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Megahenz 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Megahenz 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.