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Mezest – 160 mg Tablet/pcs
৳ 90.00
Generic Name: Megestrol Acetate USP
Therapeutic class: Hormonal Chemotherapy
Manufacturer: Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Indications
Megestrol Acetate is indicated for the palliative treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast or endometrium (i.e., recurrent, inoperable, or metastatic disease). It should not be used instead of currently accepted procedures such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
Dosage & Administration
- Breast cancer: 160 mg/day
- Endometrial carcinoma: 40-320 mg/day in divided doses.
- At least 2 months of continuous treatment is considered an adequate period for determining the efficacy of Megestrol.
Side Effects
Weight Gain: Weight gain is a frequent side effect of Megestrol Acetate. This gain has been associated with increased appetite and is not necessarily associated with fluid retention.
Thromboembolic Phenomena: Thromboembolic phenomena including thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism (in some cases fatal) have been reported.
Glucocorticoid Effects: The glucocorticoid activity of Megestrol Acetate has not been fully evaluated. Clinical cases of new onset diabetes mellitus, exacerbation of preexisting diabetes mellitus, and overt Cushing’s syndrome have been reported in association with the chronic use of Megestrol Acetate. In addition, clinical cases of adrenal insufficiency have been observed in patients receiving or being withdrawn from chronic Megestrol Acetate therapy in the stressed and non-stressed state.
Other: Nausea, dyspnea, tumor flare, hyperglycemia, glucose intolerance, alopecia, hypertension, carpal tunnel syndrome, mood changes, hot flashes, malaise, asthenia, lethargy, sweating and rash.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category D. The use of progestational agents during the first four months of pregnancy is not recommended. Very small amounts (approximately 0.1%) are excreted in mother’s milk. It is however, not known whether these amounts exert any harmful effect on the newborn. Because of the potential for adverse effects on the new born, nursing should be discontinued during treatment with Megestrol Acetate.
Precautions & Warnings
General: Close surveillance is indicated for any patient treated for recurrent or metastatic cancer. Use with caution in patients with a history of thromboembolic disease.
Use in Diabetics: Exacerbation of preexisting diabetes with increased insulin requirements has been reported in association with the use of Megestrol Acetate.
Use in Special Populations
Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Geriatric Use: In the dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
Overdose Effects
No serious unexpected side effects have resulted from studies involving Megestrol Acetate administered in dosages as high as 1600 mg/day.
Therapeutic Class
Hormonal Chemotherapy
Storage Conditions
Store at or below 25°C. Protect from heat, light & moisture.
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