Appgest 40 Tablet
Manufacturer:
Merynova Lifesciences India Private Limited
Salt Composition: Megestrol (40mg)
Action Class: Progestins (First generation)
Uses
Breast cancer
Endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer
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- SKU: appgest-40-tablet-740502
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Product Description
Appgest 40 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. Appgest 40 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.
Key Benefits
In Breast cancerAppgest 40 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.In Endometrial cancerAppgest 40 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.show moreshow less
Side Effects
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 :
Increased appetite
Weight gain
Hot flashes
High blood pressure
Constipation
Common Side Effects :
Increased appetite
Weight gain
Hot flashes
High blood pressure
Constipation
How To Use
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. Appgest 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It Works
Appgest 40 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.
Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Appgest 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Appgest 40 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.
Breastfeeding:
Appgest 40 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:
Appgest 40 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
Appgest 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Appgest 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
Appgest 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Appgest 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Appgest 40 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Appgest 40 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.
Breastfeeding:
Appgest 40 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:
Appgest 40 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
Appgest 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Appgest 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
Appgest 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Appgest 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Appgest 40 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 Appgest 40 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.
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 Appgest 40 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.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Appgest 40 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
