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Megfine Tablet

Megestrol (160mg)
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Megfine 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.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology,
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Megestrol (160mg)

Marketer

Halsted Pharma Private Limited

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Megfine 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 Megfine Tablet

Benefits of Megfine Tablet

Breast cancer
Megfine 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
Megfine 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 Megfine 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 Megfine
  • Increased appetite
  • Weight gain
  • Hot flashes
  • High blood pressure
  • Constipation

How to use Megfine 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. Megfine Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Megfine Tablet works

Megfine 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.

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Quick tips

  • Megfine 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 Megfine 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

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Megfine Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

UNSAFE
Megfine 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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Megfine 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

Driving

SAFE
Megfine Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Megfine Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megfine Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Megfine Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Megfine Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Megfine 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.
Yes, Megfine 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.
You can take Megfine 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.
No, Megfine 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 Megfine Tablet.
No, Megfine 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.
No, you should not take Megfine Tablet if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. However, if you become pregnant while taking Megfine Tablet, immediately contact your doctor as Megfine 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 Megfine Tablet.
No, Megfine 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.
Megfine 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.
No, there is no need to refrigerate Megfine Tablet. However, this medicine should not be stored above 25°C. It should be stored in original packaging to protect from moisture.
Use of Megfine Tablet in hot flashes is not approved. Always consult your doctor before using Megfine 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

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Progestins (First generation)

Related lab tests

Breast Cancer (CA 15.3/ ER/ PR)

References

  1. Medsacpe. Megestrol. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Megestrol. Spring Valley, New York: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.; 1993 [revised May 2013]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Megestrol acetate [Drug Label]. Princeton, New Jersey: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; 2012. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Halsted Pharma Private Limited
Address: Ground floor, Plot No.25-HIG, Survey No.912P. 913P, 941P, 944P 945 to 962 and 964P Phase XV, KPHB Colony, Kukatpally. Medchal- Malkajgiri District, Telangana State, India.

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Country of origin: India
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