Mestsolyst 80mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Septalyst Lifesciences Pvt.Ltd.
Salt Composition
Megestrol (80mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Mestsolyst 80mg Tablet is used to treat hormone-dependent breast and endometrial cancer. It may also help with low appetite and weight loss in advanced cancer or HIV patients.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Mestsolyst 80mg Tablet is a medication used primarily to treat hormone-dependent breast and endometrial cancer. It can also be prescribed to manage low appetite and weight loss in patients with advanced cancer or HIV. The medicine works by affecting female hormones involved in cancer growth and can cause weight gain by increasing appetite. Regular blood tests may be required to monitor hormone and blood sugar levels. It is important to avoid this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to potential risks to the baby. Consult your doctor for more detailed information and guidance.
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. Mestsolyst 80mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Mestsolyst 80mg 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
Mestsolyst 80mg 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 Mestsolyst 80mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
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