Mega-Add 160 Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)

Mega-Add 160 Tablet is used to treat breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It specifically helps treat breast and endometrial cancer that are hormone dependent. It may also be used for treating low appetite and weight loss in patients with advanced cancer or HIV.

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General Information

Contains

Megestrol (160mg)

Marketer

Sainef Therapeutics Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Mega-Add 160 Tablet should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You may take it with or without food but better to take it at a fixed time. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include weight gain, increase in appetite, shortness of breath, hot flushes (warm face and neck), high blood pressure, and constipation. Most of these are temporary, and go away as soon as the body adjusts to the treatment. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine. Your doctor might do regular blood tests to check your hormones and blood sugar levels while you are taking this medicine.

Uses of Mega-Add Tablet

Benefits of Mega-Add Tablet

Breast cancer
Mega-Add 160 Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples, or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.

Endometrial cancer
Mega-Add 160 Tablet is a synthetic hormone which replicates the effect of a natural female hormone called progesterone. It relieves the symptoms of endometrial cancer (a type of cancer that develops in the lining of the womb) such as, abnormal vaginal bleeding, lower back pain, pain during sex, etc. It interferes with the production and working of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of endometrial cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.

Side effects of Mega-Add Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mega-Add

Increased appetite
Weight gain
Hot flashes
High blood pressure
Constipation

How to use Mega-Add Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mega-Add 160 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Mega-Add Tablet works

Mega-Add 160 Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). It works in patients with breast cancer and endometrial cancer by affecting female hormones involved in cancer growth. It causes weight gain by increasing appetite.

All substitutes for Mega-Add 160 Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Mega-Add 160 Tablet is used to treat women with certain hormone-dependent cancers such as breast cancer and endometrial cancer.
It may also be used for treating appetite and weight loss in people with advanced cancer or AIDS.
You may have to take it for atleast 2 months before you notice any changes in your appetite.
Your doctor might do regular blood tests to check your hormones and blood sugar levels while you are taking this medicine.
Do not take Mega-Add 160 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mega-Add 160 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Mega-Add 160 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mega-Add 160 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Mega-Add 160 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Mega-Add 160 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mega-Add 160 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Mega-Add 160 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mega-Add 160 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mega-Add 160 Tablet and what is it used for?

Mega-Add 160 Tablet contains a medicine called Megestrol which is similar to the hormone progesterone, that naturally occurs in your body. It is used in hormone-dependent cancers of breast and endometrium (lining of the uterus). It may also be used to promote appetite and weight gain in AIDS patients.

Does Mega-Add 160 Tablet make you gain weight?

Yes, Mega-Add 160 Tablet may cause weight gain as a very common side effect. Weight gain could be due to an increase in appetite which leads to an overall increase in fat and body cell mass. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive weight gain. It is commonly used to treat malnutrition, loss of appetite and severe weight loss in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). However, it is not intended for preventive use to avoid weight loss.

When should I take Mega-Add 160 Tablet?

You can take Mega-Add 160 Tablet at any time of the day. However, you should take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. It can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day since this helps you to remember taking it. Check with your doctor if you are not sure.

Does Mega-Add 160 Tablet stop periods?

No, Mega-Add 160 Tablet does not stop periods. However, it may interfere with your normal menstrual cycle. It may cause break-through bleeding and therefore has limited use in HIV infected women. Consult your doctor in case you experience breakthrough bleeding during the treatment with Mega-Add 160 Tablet.

Is Mega-Add 160 Tablet a chemo medicine?

No, Mega-Add 160 Tablet is not a chemo medicine. It is a man-made version of the progesterone hormone. It is helpful in the treatment of breast cancer and endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterus). It works by modifying the female hormones involved in cancer growth.

Is Mega-Add 160 Tablet acetate safe to be taken during pregnancy?

No, you should not take Mega-Add 160 Tablet if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. However, if you become pregnant while taking Mega-Add 160 Tablet, immediately contact your doctor as Mega-Add 160 Tablet may cause harm to your unborn baby. It is important to inform the doctor because it may cause abnormalities of sex organs in male and female babies if it is taken during first 3 months of pregnancy. Usually, the doctor may suggest a pregnancy test before starting your treatment with Mega-Add 160 Tablet.

Does Mega-Add 160 Tablet prevent pregnancy?

No, Mega-Add 160 Tablet does not prevent pregnancy. It may disrupt your normal menstrual cycle but does not prevent pregnancy. Hence, you should use a reliable method of birth control to prevent pregnancy. Check with your doctor in case you are not sure or have any doubts.

What is Mega-Add 160 Tablet? What is it used for?

Mega-Add 160 Tablet contains Megestrol, which is similar to the naturally produced hormone progesterone. The medicine is used in treatment hormone-dependent cancers of breast and endometrium (lining of the uterus). It may also be used to promote appetite and weight gain in AIDS patients.

Does Mega-Add 160 Tablet need to be refrigerated?

No, there is no need to refrigerate Mega-Add 160 Tablet. However, this medicine should not be stored above 25°C. It should be stored in original packaging to protect from moisture.

Is Mega-Add 160 Tablet used for hot flashes?

Use of Mega-Add 160 Tablet in hot flashes is not approved. Always consult your doctor before using Mega-Add 160 Tablet. Usually, estrogen in women and androgen in men are used for the treatment of hot flashes but these hormones cannot be used in females with breast cancer and males with prostate cancer.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Progesterone Congeners

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Progestins (First generation)

Related lab tests

Breast Cancer (CA 15.3/ ER/ PR)

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Name: Sainef Therapeutics Pvt Ltd
Address: B-11, 3rd Floor, Block B, Mayapuri Industrial Area Phase I, Mayapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, 110064

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Country of origin: India
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