Caxfila Benefits & Uses

Caxfila is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anorexia Nervosa

Other Benefits

Caxfila Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 160 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Anorexia Nervosa Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 800 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 160 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Caxfila Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Caxfila is used -

Moderate

Edema
Erectile Dysfunction (Read More - Home Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction)
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Chest Pain

Mild

Weight gain
Diarrhoea
Rash
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Nausea or vomiting
Insomnia
Weakness
Decreased libido
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dyspepsia

Caxfila Related Warnings

Is the use of Caxfila safe for pregnant women?

Caxfila can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Caxfila safe during breastfeeding?

Caxfila should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Caxfila on the Kidneys?

Caxfila rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Caxfila on the Liver?

Caxfila is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Caxfila on the Heart?

Caxfila has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Caxfila with Other Drugs

Caxfila should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amprenavir

Amprenavir Capsule

Moderate

Acarbose

Phenobarbital

Aprepitant

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Erythromycin

Caxfila Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Caxfila unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Migraine
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Caxfila

Is this Caxfila habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Caxfila.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Caxfila, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Caxfila can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Caxfila only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Caxfila in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Caxfila Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Caxfila

It is safe to take Caxfila with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Caxfila

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Caxfila and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Megace (megestrol acetate)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 808-809

Caxfila 160mg Tablet