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Megahenz is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa. Secondary and off-label uses of Megahenz have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Megahenz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Megahenz have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Megahenz go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Megahenz's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Megahenz related warnings talks about Megahenz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Megahenz contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Megahenz have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Megahenz is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Megahenz is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Megahenz safe for pregnant women?
Megahenz shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Megahenz safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Megahenz. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Megahenz on the Kidneys?
Megahenz may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Megahenz on the Liver?
Side effects of Megahenz rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Megahenz on the Heart?
Megahenz has very mild side effects on the heart.
Megahenz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megahenz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Megahenz habit forming or addictive?
Megahenz is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Megahenz you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Megahenz only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Megahenz is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Megahenz
Taking Megahenz with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Megahenz
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Megahenz and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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