Introduction of Mestrel Tablet

• ​Mestrel 40 mg Tablet contain the active ingredient megestrol acetate. It belongs to a group of medicines called progestogens and is used to treat certain types of cancer known as hormone-dependent cancer, which include cancer of the breast. It may also be used for treating low appetite and weight loss in patients with advanced cancer or HIV or other chronic illnesses. Mestrel 40 mg can help improve caloric intake and support overall well-being.
  
  ​Mestrel 40 mg Tablet may cause some common adverse effects including changes in mood, numbness, pain or tingling in fingers or thumb, heart attack, hair loss, diarrhoea, tiredness, feeling weak, impotence, passing wind, needing to urinate more often, feeling sick and being sick, changes in vaginal bleeding (breakthrough bleeding, spotting), build-up of fluid which causes swelling (mainly in the ankles), pain, rash, including hives or nettle rash (Urticaria). If these symptoms persist or cause discomfort, it's recommended to seek medical advice. Your doctor can guide managing any side effects.
  
  ​Before taking {Product_name-two}, tell your doctor whether you have or have ever had a blood clot in your body, a stroke, diabetes, or kidney or liver disease. Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription drugs, vitamins, dietary supplements, and herbal items you are taking or expect to take. Be sure to note antibiotics, indinavir (Crixivan) and warfarin (Coumadin). If you are pregnant, expect to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you get pregnant while taking megestrol, call your doctor right away. Mestrel 40 mg Tablet may damage the fetus. Do not breastfeed while taking Mestrel 40.
  
  ​Mestrel 40 mg can be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in the body. Mestrel 40 is not used for pregnant or breastfeeding women. It may cause side effects like high blood pressure and increased blood sugar levels but they are temporary. However, if these persist, consult with the doctor.​
  

Uses of Mestrel Tablet

• • Endometrial Cancer
  • Breast Cancer

Benefits of Mestrel Tablet

• ​In Breast cancer: Mestrel 40 mg 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 cancer: Mestrel 40 mg 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 Mestrel Tablet

• ​​​​​Like all medications, Mestrel 40 mg Tablet can cause side effects but 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.​​​
  

Most Common Side Effects of Mestrel Tablet

• • High Levels of Blood Sugar
  • hair Loss Hot Flushes
  • Weight Gain
  • Body Pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Impotence
  • Mood Swings
  • Swelling in the Veins
  • High Blood Pressure

Common Side Effects of Mestrel Tablet

• • Skin Rashes
  • Blood Clot
  • Difficulty in Breathing

How to Use Mestrel Tablet?

• ​​​Mestrel 40 mg Tablet may take with or without food. Take it at the same time each day. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or open the tablet. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the following amount at the regular time. Do not take two doses simultaneously to make up for a missed dose.​

How Mestrel Tablet Works?

• ​Mestrel 40 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 Advices Mestrel Tablet

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Use of Mestrel 40 mg Tablet may be unsafe during pregnancy as animal studies indicate that it may harm the developing foetus. However, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is important to talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits of taking Mestrel 40 mg during pregnancy. Your doctor will be able to help you make the best decision for you and your baby's health.

Liver

Use with Caution

Mestrel Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. It is important that patients with liver disease closely monitor liver function while taking Mestrel 40 and report any unusual symptoms or changes in liver function to their doctor. The dose of Mestrel 40 may need to be adjusted in patients with liver disease.

Driving

Unsafe

Mestrel 40 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Use with Caution

Mestrel 40 mg Tablet is safe for use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Mestrel Tablet is recommended. It is important to discuss all of your medical conditions and medications with your doctor to ensure that the treatment plan is safe and effective for you.

Alcohol

Unsafe

It is generally not recommended to drink alcohol while taking Mestrel 40 mg Tablet. It may increase the risk of liver damage. it is best to avoid alcohol or limit your alcohol consumption while taking any medication.

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

It is not recommended to breastfeed while taking Mestrel 40 mg Tablet. Mestrel 40 may pass into breast milk and harm the infant. If you are breastfeeding and taking Mestrel Tablet, it is important to talk to your doctor about the possible risks and benefits of continuing to breastfeed. Your doctor will be able to help you make the best decision for you and your baby's health.