Progace Tablets 160mg
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Product Description
Product Name: Progace Tablets 160mg
Product Form: Tablets
Pack Size: 30s
Manufactured By: Medinet
Used For:
Megestrol Acetate is a synthetic progestin used for:
- Cancer treatment: Palliative care in breast cancer & endometrial cancer.
- Appetite stimulation: Treats unintentional weight loss in conditions like cancer, HIV/AIDS, and chronic illnesses.
- Hormone therapy: Sometimes used for menstrual disorders and endometriosis.
Side Effects:
- Weight gain (due to increased appetite)
- Fluid retention & swelling
- Increased risk of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism)
- High blood sugar (risk of worsening diabetes)
- Nausea, vomiting
- Mood changes (depression, anxiety)
- Menstrual irregularities (spotting, amenorrhea)
- Decreased testosterone levels in men (leading to sexual dysfunction)
Precautions:
- Avoid in pregnancy (can harm the fetus).
- Caution in diabetics (may increase blood sugar).
- Monitor for blood clot symptoms (swelling, pain in legs, chest pain).
- Use with caution in kidney/liver disease.
- Not for patients with a history of hormone-sensitive cancers (unless prescribed for treatment).
- Can suppress adrenal function in long-term use—monitor adrenal hormone levels if needed.