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Megeetron is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa. Megeetron also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Megeetron. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Megeetron as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Megeetron go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Megeetron is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Megeetron has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Megeetron related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Megeetron have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Megeetron may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Megeetron, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Megeetron 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 Megeetron safe for pregnant women?
Megeetron shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Megeetron safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Megeetron. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Megeetron on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Megeetron on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Megeetron on the Liver?
Side effects of Megeetron rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Megeetron on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Megeetron on the heart have been reported.
Megeetron 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 Megeetron unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Megeetron habit forming or addictive?
Megeetron does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Megeetron, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Megeetron can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Megeetron is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Megeetron is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Megeetron
You can take Megeetron with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Megeetron
Information about the interaction of Megeetron and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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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
