Megestrol 160 mg (Megesta 160)

Description

What is a Megestrol 160 mg?

Megasty 160mg Tablet is used to treat certain types of breast and endometrial cancers, especially those that are hormone-dependent. It can also help improve appetite and prevent weight loss in patients with advanced cancer or HIV.

You should take Megasty 160mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. They will determine the right dose and how long you need to take it. You can take it with or without food, but try to take it at the same time each day. Continue taking it for as long as your doctor advises.

Common side effects include weight gain, increased appetite, shortness of breath, hot flashes (a warm feeling in your face and neck), high blood pressure, and constipation. These effects are usually temporary and improve as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these side effects bother you, talk to your doctor—they may have tips to help manage them.

It’s important to let your doctor know about any other medications you’re taking, as they could affect how Megasty works. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. While you’re on Megasty, your doctor might order regular blood tests to monitor your hormone levels and blood sugar.

How should this medicine be used?

Megestrol comes in three forms: tablets, a liquid suspension, and a concentrated suspension (Megace ES). Here’s how to take them:

• Tablets and Regular Suspension: Usually taken several times a day.
• Concentrated Suspension (Megace ES): Typically taken once a day.

To get the best results, take your dose at the same time(s) every day. Make sure to follow the instructions on your prescription label exactly, and if anything is unclear, don’t hesitate to ask your doctor or pharmacist for help. It’s important to take megestrol just as directed—don’t change the dose or frequency unless your doctor tells you to.

If you’re using the liquid suspension, remember to shake the bottle well before each use to mix the medication evenly.

Other uses for this medicine

Megestrol is sometimes used to help with malnutrition in cancer patients, as well as conditions like enlarged prostate (prostatic hypertrophy), endometriosis (where tissue similar to the uterus lining grows outside the uterus), and endometrial hyperplasia (where the uterine lining grows too much). Make sure to discuss with your doctor whether this medication is right for you and any potential risks.

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What side effects can this medication cause?

Megestrol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• impotence
• decreased sexual desire
• unexpected vaginal bleeding
• difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
• gas
• rash

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• nausea
• vomiting
• dizziness
• weakness
• blurred vision
• extreme thirst
• frequent urination
• extreme hunger
• leg pain
• difficulty breathing
• sharp, crushing chest pain or heaviness in chest
• slow or difficult speech
• weakness or numbness of an arm or leg

What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?

Keep your medication in its original container, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature, away from heat and moisture (so not in the bathroom).

Remember, young children can easily open containers like pill minders, eye drop bottles, creams, patches, and inhalers, which aren’t always child-resistant. To keep them safe, always lock safety caps and store the medication somewhere high and out of sight.

When you no longer need your medication, don’t just toss it in the trash or flush it down the toilet. For safe disposal, use a medicine take-back program. Ask your pharmacist or contact your local recycling department to find out about options near you. For more details, you can also check out the FDA’s Safe Disposal of Medicines website.

In case of emergency/overdose

In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can’t be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911.

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

• diarrhea
• nausea
• stomach pain
• shortness of breath
• cough
• lack of energy
• unsteady walking
• chest pain