Mezoxia (Megestrol Acetate) 160 mg Tablets
Mezoxia 160 mg (Megestrol Acetate) is a medicine that helps the body regain strength and fight exhaustion.
Manufacturer: Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Bangladesh). Each pack contains 30 tablets. This medication has two main roles: it effectively restores appetite and weight in patients suffering from severe weight loss, and it acts as part of the treatment for certain hormone-sensitive conditions.
Key Benefits:
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Restores Appetite: Helps people who have lost interest in food due to serious illness.
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Stops Weight Loss: Encourages the body to gain weight and energy again.
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Medical Therapy: Slows down the growth of specific hormone-dependent cells.
This medicine is commonly prescribed for:
- ๐น Severe Weight Loss & Anorexia: In patients with cancer or HIV/AIDS who need to regain body mass.
- ๐น Cachexia: A condition of extreme physical wasting and weakness.
- ๐น Hormone-dependent conditions: Such as breast or endometrial cancer (as palliative treatment).
Packaging: 160 mg tablets.
โ ๏ธ DOSAGE AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
- Dosage: Usually ranges from 1 to 5 tablets daily (160 mg to 800 mg). The exact dose depends on your condition and must be determined by a doctor.
- How to take: Swallow the tablet whole with water.
- Food: Can be taken with or without food.
- ๐ก๏ธ STORAGE (IMPORTANT): Store in a cool, dry place below 30ยฐC. Keep the container tightly closed, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
- Allergy to Megestrol or any tablet ingredients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding (strictly contraindicated).
- History of thrombophlebitis or blood clots.
- Severe liver impairment.
While helping with weight gain, some side effects may occur:
- ๐ Weight Gain: Often a desired effect rather than a side effect.
- ๐ง Fluid Retention: You might notice some swelling (edema) in your hands or feet.
- ๐คข General Feeling: Mild nausea or shortness of breath may occur rarely.
- โ ๏ธ Important: If you experience pain in your legs, chest pain, or sudden shortness of breath, seek medical help immediately (risk of blood clots).
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