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Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medications called ‘Progestogens’ used as a symptomatic treatment in patients with breast cancer and endometrial cancer. Breast cancer develops in cells of the breast cells characterized by a lump in the breast, a change in the shape of the nipple or breast, and bloody discharge from the nipples. Endometrial cancer is the cancer of the womb's lining (uterus), characterized by pelvic pain, bleeding between periods, and pain during sex.
Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's contains ‘Megestrol’, which belongs to the class of ‘Progestogens’. It works similarly to the female hormone ‘progesterone’. It interferes with the production or action of hormones involved in cancer growth. This effect helps to slow down the progression of cancer and reduce the symptoms associated with cancer.
Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's is available in the form of a tablet and oral suspension. You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's are an increase in appetite, weight gain, shortness of breath, hot flushes (reddening of the face and neck), high blood pressure, increased blood sugar levels, rounded face, constipation, and swelling of a vein due to a blood clot. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Do not take Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's if allergic to Megestrol or any contents. Before taking Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you have severe liver problems, a history of thrombophlebitis (blood clots), stroke, adrenal gland disorder, and diabetes. Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients. Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Do not consume alcohol, as it may increase the risk of side effects. Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's may not affect your ability to drive.
Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's contains ‘Megestrol’, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It acts by interfering with the production of hormones that cause the development of cancer. It helps to reduce the symptoms of cancer effectively. It can also be used to treat loss of appetite in patients with HIV/AIDS.
Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's increases the risk of blood clots, so it should be used cautiously in patients with a history of thrombophlebitis. Also, if you notice impaired coordination, difficulty speaking, pain in the groin, pain in the arm or leg (especially in the calf of the leg), shortness of breath, general weakness, headache, and dizziness, inform your doctor immediately as it may be a sign of blood clot. Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while using this medicine. You may also need to take a pregnancy test before using this medicine. Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's contains lactose, so inform your doctor if you have an intolerance to any sugars.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's may interact with a medicine used to treat heart rhythm disorders (dofetilide) and an anticoagulant (warfarin).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with severe liver problems, a history of thrombophlebitis (blood clots), stroke, adrenal gland disorder, and diabetes.
Breast cancer: It is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells. Breast cancer may form in lobules (glands that produce milk), ducts of the breast (the pathway that brings milk from glands to the nipple), fatty tissue, or the fibrous connective tissue within the breast. Symptoms include a lump in the breast or tissue thickening which feels different than the normal surrounding tissues, breast pain, redness, swelling, nipple discharge other than breast milk, bloody discharge, unexplained change in shape, size, or appearance of the breast, peeling, flaking or scaling of the skin, and a lump or swelling under the arm. The risk factors of breast cancer are increasing age, family history of breast cancer, and obesity.
Endometrial cancer: It is a type of cancer in which the endometrium (lining of the womb or uterus) is affected. It is usually seen in women above the age of 55 years. Symptoms include bleeding between periods, pelvic pain, and pain during sexual intercourse. Endometrial cancer risk factors are increasing age, obesity, never been pregnant, family history of cancer, and diabetes. This condition is not life-threatening when it is diagnosed and treated in the early stages.
About Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's
Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medications called ‘Progestogens’ used as a symptomatic treatment in patients with breast cancer and endometrial cancer. Breast cancer develops in cells of the breast cells characterized by a lump in the breast, a change in the shape of the nipple or breast, and bloody discharge from the nipples. Endometrial cancer is the cancer of the womb's lining (uterus), characterized by pelvic pain, bleeding between periods, and pain during sex.
Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's contains ‘Megestrol’, which belongs to the class of ‘Progestogens’. It works similarly to the female hormone ‘progesterone’. It interferes with the production or action of hormones involved in cancer growth. This effect helps to slow down the progression of cancer and reduce the symptoms associated with cancer.
Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's is available in the form of a tablet and oral suspension. You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's are an increase in appetite, weight gain, shortness of breath, hot flushes (reddening of the face and neck), high blood pressure, increased blood sugar levels, rounded face, constipation, and swelling of a vein due to a blood clot. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Do not take Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's if allergic to Megestrol or any contents. Before taking Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you have severe liver problems, a history of thrombophlebitis (blood clots), stroke, adrenal gland disorder, and diabetes. Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients. Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Do not consume alcohol, as it may increase the risk of side effects. Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's may not affect your ability to drive.
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Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's contains ‘Megestrol’, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It acts by interfering with the production of hormones that cause the development of cancer. It helps to reduce the symptoms of cancer effectively. It can also be used to treat loss of appetite in patients with HIV/AIDS.
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Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's increases the risk of blood clots, so it should be used cautiously in patients with a history of thrombophlebitis. Also, if you notice impaired coordination, difficulty speaking, pain in the groin, pain in the arm or leg (especially in the calf of the leg), shortness of breath, general weakness, headache, and dizziness, inform your doctor immediately as it may be a sign of blood clot. Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while using this medicine. You may also need to take a pregnancy test before using this medicine. Megahenz-40 Tablet 10's contains lactose, so inform your doctor if you have an intolerance to any sugars.
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Breast cancer: It is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells. Breast cancer may form in lobules (glands that produce milk), ducts of the breast (the pathway that brings milk from glands to the nipple), fatty tissue, or the fibrous connective tissue within the breast. Symptoms include a lump in the breast or tissue thickening which feels different than the normal surrounding tissues, breast pain, redness, swelling, nipple discharge other than breast milk, bloody discharge, unexplained change in shape, size, or appearance of the breast, peeling, flaking or scaling of the skin, and a lump or swelling under the arm. The risk factors of breast cancer are increasing age, family history of breast cancer, and obesity.
Endometrial cancer: It is a type of cancer in which the endometrium (lining of the womb or uterus) is affected. It is usually seen in women above the age of 55 years. Symptoms include bleeding between periods, pelvic pain, and pain during sexual intercourse. Endometrial cancer risk factors are increasing age, obesity, never been pregnant, family history of cancer, and diabetes. This condition is not life-threatening when it is diagnosed and treated in the early stages.