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Megestrol - oral

(meh-jess-troll)

common brand names: Megace

Warning: this pill isnt recommended for use during the 1'st four months about pregnancy because birth defects may occur. Megestrol has not been proven to prevent miscarriages that occur early in pregnancy. often, cause about an early miscarriage is due to a defective female egg. Using this pill does not fix a defective egg & may get in way of expelling it.

Simular Drugs : Megestrol Acetate, Megestrol Acetate

Megestrol Acetate Usage: this drug is used to treat certain types of cancer. this may also be used for other reasons as determined by your pharmacist.

How to use Megestrol Acetate: Take exactly as prescribed by youre pharmacist.

Megestrol Acetate side effects: this medication can cause changes at appetite, thirst or weight, diarrhea, constipation, frequent urination, swelling of ankles or feet, increased rate or difficulty breathing or few loss of scalp hair. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform you're doctor promptly. Notify your physician if you experience: changes in vaginal bleeding or discharge, severe or sudden vision changes, headache, loss about coordination, slurred speech, trouble breathing, weakness or numbness in arms or legs, skin rash or itching, pain (in stomach, side, chest, groin, arm, leg, or especially calf pain). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or healthcare professional.

Megestrol Acetate Precautions: Tell your pharmacist your medical history, especially: liver disease, depression, incomplete abortion, unusual vaginal bleeding, suspected pregnancy, blood clotting problems, diabetes, any allergies. this drug may decrease adrenal gland activity. Therefore, tell your doctors & dentists about your megestrol use & when you stopped using it. After stopping it drug, additional corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone) may be necessary in stres situations such as trauma, major surgery or serious infection. Consult your doctor or doctor since details. Symptoms of adrenal problems include unusual weakness, fever, dizziness, nausea and rapid weight loss. Contraceptive (birth control) measures recommended for use while using it medication. Megestrol is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this med. Megestrol may be excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential of harm to infant, nursing should be stopped while using this medication.

Megestrol Acetate medication interactions: Tell your physician about all medicines you may use (both prescription & nonprescription). do not start or stop any medicine with-out healthcare professional or physician approval.

Megestrol Acetate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Megestrol Acetate special notes: Regular physician visits are important to look how well the tablet is working & to money for any side effects including blood sugar.

If you missed Megestrol Acetate dose: Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose. If It's time since the following dose, skip missed dose and resume you're regular schedule. don't 'double up' dose.

Megestrol Acetate Storage: Store it drug at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. do not expose to temperatures above 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). do not store in bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Medical alert: you're condition may cause complications in a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Megestrol