Megesta Benefits & Uses

Megesta is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anorexia Nervosa

Other Benefits

Megesta 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

Megesta Related Warnings

Is the use of Megesta safe for pregnant women?

Megesta 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 Megesta safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Megesta. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Megesta on the Kidneys?

Megesta has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Megesta on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Megesta on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Megesta on the Heart?

Megesta has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Megesta with Other Drugs

Megesta 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

Megesta Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Megesta 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 Megesta

Is this Megesta habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Megesta has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Megesta as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Megesta should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Megesta cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Megesta Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Megesta

Taking Megesta with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Megesta

Information about the interaction of Megesta and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched 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

Megesta 160 Tablet (10)