Medicine Details
Sargest 160mg Tablet
Manufacturer: Sarcoma Remedies Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition: Megestrol (160mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Breast cancer Sargest 160mg 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 Sargest 160mg Tablet 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.
Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sargest 160mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Description: Sargest 160mg Tablet is used to treat 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. Sargest 160mg Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in the body. This medicine 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.
How to Use: Sargest 160mg Tablet 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 Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sargest 160mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - Sargest 160mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Sargest 160mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Sargest 160mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Sargest 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sargest 160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Sargest 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sargest 160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Primary Use: Breast cancer | Endometrial cancer
Side Effects: Weight gain | Hot flashes | High blood pressure | Constipation | Increased glucose level in blood
Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CAUTION
Liver Interaction: CAUTION