Rs.139for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Adestrol Tablet
alcohol interaction for Adestrol Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Adestrol Tablet
lactation interaction for Adestrol Tablet
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Adestrol 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adestrol 40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adestrol 40mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
UNSAFE
Adestrol 40mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Adestrol 40mg Tablet
Megestrol(40mg)
Adestrol tablet uses
{med_name} is used in breast cancer and Endometrial cancer. It specifically helps treat breast and endometrial cancer that are hormone dependent. It may also be used for treating appetite and weight loss in patients with advanced cancer or HIV.
How adestrol tablet works
Adestrol 40mg 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.
Common side effects of adestrol tablet
Increased appetite, Weight gain, Hot flashes, High blood pressure, Constipation
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Expert advice FOR Adestrol Tablet
- Megestrol 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 Megestrol 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.
Frequently asked questions FOR Adestrol 40mg Tablet
Megestrol
Q. What is Adestrol 40mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Adestrol 40mg 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.
Q. When should I take Adestrol 40mg Tablet?
You can take Adestrol 40mg 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.
Q. Does Adestrol 40mg Tablet stop periods?
No, Adestrol 40mg 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 Adestrol 40mg Tablet.