Megfine Benefits & Uses

Megfine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anorexia Nervosa

Other Benefits

Megfine 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

Megfine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Megfine 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

Megfine Related Warnings

Is the use of Megfine safe for pregnant women?

Severe
Is the use of Megfine safe during breastfeeding?

Severe
What is the effect of Megfine on the Kidneys?

Mild
What is the effect of Megfine on the Liver?

Mild
What is the effect of Megfine on the Heart?

Mild

Severe Interaction of Megfine with Other Drugs

Megfine 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

Megfine Contraindications

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

Is this Megfine habit forming or addictive?

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

No

Megfine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Megfine

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Megfine

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

Megfine 160mg Tablet