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Megestrol Acetate – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: MEGAPLEX

Strength: 160 mg | Form: Tablets

Price in UAE: AED 242.50

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Megestrol Acetate

Class:| Progestin, Antineoplastic Agent Use:| Treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or significant weight loss in patients with AIDS; palliative treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast or endometrium Adult dose:| For anorexia/cachexia: 800 mg/day orally; for breast cancer: 160 mg/day orally; for endometrial cancer: 40-320 mg/day orally Pediatric dose:| Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients Side effects:| Weight gain, nausea, vomiting, edema, breakthrough bleeding, hy

Drug Class

| Progestin, Antineoplastic Agent

Uses & Indications

| Treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or significant weight loss in patients with AIDS; palliative treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast or endometrium

Storage Requirements

| Store at 20°C to

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Pharmachemie, NETHERLANDS

Package Size

30's

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 242.50

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

| For anorexia/cachexia: 800 mg/day orally; for breast cancer: 160 mg/day orally; for endometrial cancer: 40-320 mg/day orally

Pediatric Dose

| Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients

Side Effects

| Weight gain, nausea, vomiting, edema, breakthrough bleeding, hypertension, thromboembolic events

Contraindications & Precautions

| Known hypersensitivity to megestrol acetate, pregnancy

Important Warnings

Not available

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Megestrol Acetate available in UAE pharmacies:

APO-MEGESTROL 160 mg Tablets MEGACE 160 mg Tablets MEGACE 160 mg Tablets MEGACE 160 mg Tablets MEGAPLEX 160 mg Tablets MEGESTROL 40 mg Tablets MEGESTROL 40 mg Tablets MEGESTROL 40 mg Tablets MEGESTROL 40 mg Tablets MEGESTROL ACETATE 40 mg Tablets

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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