Mestrolyst
Mestrolyst Products are primarily used for
Breast cancer, Endometrial cancer
About Mestrolyst Products
Uses of Mestrolyst Products
Megestrol is used in 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.
Mestrolyst Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Mestrolyst are Weight gain, Constipation, Edema (swelling), Breathlessness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Weakness, Impotence, Chest pain, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Rash, Pain, Pneumonia, Fever, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Abdominal pain, Cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease), Dryness in mouth, Hepatomegaly (enlarged liver), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Increased lactate level in blood, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Confusion, Convulsion, Hair loss, Lazy eye, Breast enlargement in male, Urinary tract infection.
Severe
Side Effects of Mestrolyst are Cushing syndrome, Thrombophlebitis, Pulmonary embolism, Tumor flare.
How Mestrolyst Products work
Megestrol 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.
Patient Concerns about Mestrolyst Products
Frequently asked questions about Mestrolyst Products
Frequently asked questions about Megestrol
Q. What is Mestrolyst 40 Tablet and what is it used for?
Mestrolyst 40 Tablet contains a medicine called Megestrol which is similar to the hormone progesterone, that naturally occurs in your body. It is used in hormone-dependent cancers of breast and endometrium (lining of the uterus). It may also be used to promote appetite and weight gain in AIDS patients.
Q. When should I take Mestrolyst 40 Tablet?
You can take Mestrolyst 40 Tablet at any time of the day. However, you should take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. It can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day since this helps you to remember taking it. Check with your doctor if you are not sure.
Q. Does Mestrolyst 40 Tablet stop periods?
No, Mestrolyst 40 Tablet does not stop periods. However, it may interfere with your normal menstrual cycle. It may cause break-through bleeding and therefore has limited use in HIV infected women. Consult your doctor in case you experience breakthrough bleeding during the treatment with Mestrolyst 40 Tablet.
Q. Is Mestrolyst 40 Tablet a chemo medicine?
No, Mestrolyst 40 Tablet is not a chemo medicine. It is a man-made version of the progesterone hormone. It is helpful in the treatment of breast cancer and endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterus). It works by modifying the female hormones involved in cancer growth.
Q. Is Mestrolyst 40 Tablet acetate safe to be taken during pregnancy?
No, you should not take Mestrolyst 40 Tablet if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. However, if you become pregnant while taking Mestrolyst 40 Tablet, immediately contact your doctor as Mestrolyst 40 Tablet may cause harm to your unborn baby. It is important to inform the doctor because it may cause abnormalities of sex organs in male and female babies if it is taken during first 3 months of pregnancy. Usually, the doctor may suggest a pregnancy test before starting your treatment with Mestrolyst 40 Tablet.
Q. Does Mestrolyst 40 Tablet prevent pregnancy?
No, Mestrolyst 40 Tablet does not prevent pregnancy. It may disrupt your normal menstrual cycle but does not prevent pregnancy. Hence, you should use a reliable method of birth control to prevent pregnancy. Check with your doctor in case you are not sure or have any doubts.
Products for Mestrolyst
Mestrolyst 40 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹297.1
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Mestrolyst 80 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹410.63
Not Available