Question 1

Indications?

Accepted Answer

This medication is a progesterone derivative, prescribed for breast cancer, uter﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿ine cancer, loss of appetite,  physical wasting, or unexplained significant weight loss in patients with diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Question 2

Dosage?

Accepted Answer

Megestrol  - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions: COMPRIMIDO 160 mg

Question 3

Side Effects?

Accepted Answer

Body as a Whole
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Abdominal pain, chest pain, infection and fungal infection.
Heart
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Disease of heart muscle and palpitations.
Gastrointestinal
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Constipation, dry mouth, liver enlargement, increased salivation and mouth infection.
Blood
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Decrease in white blood cells.
Metabolic
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Increased LDH and swelling in the extremities.
Central Nervous System
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Tingling,

Question 4

Warnings?

Accepted Answer

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood clot events, stroke, diabetes, kidney, liver disease, any allergy, wh﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿o are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•  It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
•  It is not intended for use in the prevention of weight loss.
•  It should not be

Megestrol - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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