Appitral 80 Tablet
Manufacturer
Zenska Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Megestrol (80mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Appitral 80 Tablet is used to treat breast cancer and endometrial cancer, hormone-dependent cancers, and low appetite and weight loss in patients with advanced cancer or HIV.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Appitral 80 Tablet is used to treat women with certain hormone-dependent cancers such as breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It may also be used for treating appetite and weight loss in people with advanced cancer or AIDS. It specifically helps treat breast and endometrial cancer that are hormone dependent.
Directions for Use
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. Appitral 80 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Appitral 80 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.
Quick Tips
Appitral 80 Tablet is used to treat women with certain hormone-dependent cancers such as breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It may also be used for treating appetite and weight loss in people with advanced cancer or AIDS. You may have to take it for at least 2 months before you notice any changes in your appetite. Your doctor might do regular blood tests to check your hormones and blood sugar levels while you are taking this medicine. Do not take Appitral 80 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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