Neostrol 160mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Neon Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient	Megestrol (160mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Progesterone Congeners
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class	Progestins (First generation)
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	503

FAQ

Does Neostrol 160mg make you gain weight?

Yes, Neostrol 160mg may cause weight gain as a very common side effect. Weight gain could be due to an increase in appetite which leads to an overall increase in fat and body cell mass. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive weight gain. It is commonly used to treat malnutrition, loss of appetite and severe weight loss in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). However, it is not intended for preventive use to avoid weight loss.

What is Neostrol 160mg and what is it used for?

Neostrol 160mg 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.

What is Neostrol 160mg? What is it used for?

Neostrol 160mg contains Megestrol, which is similar to the naturally produced hormone progesterone. The medicine is used in treatment 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.

Does Neostrol 160mg need to be refrigerated?

No, there is no need to refrigerate Neostrol 160mg. However, this medicine should not be stored above 25°C. It should be stored in original packaging to protect from moisture.

Is Neostrol 160mg a chemo medicine?

No, Neostrol 160mg 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.

Is Neostrol 160mg used for hot flashes?

Use of Neostrol 160mg in hot flashes is not approved. Always consult your doctor before using Neostrol 160mg. Usually, estrogen in women and androgen in men are used for the treatment of hot flashes but these hormones cannot be used in females with breast cancer and males with prostate cancer.

When should I take Neostrol 160mg?

You can take Neostrol 160mg 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.

Does Neostrol 160mg stop periods?

No, Neostrol 160mg 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 Neostrol 160mg.

Is Neostrol 160mg acetate safe to be taken during pregnancy?

No, you should not take Neostrol 160mg if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. However, if you become pregnant while taking Neostrol 160mg, immediately contact your doctor as Neostrol 160mg 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 Neostrol 160mg.

Does Neostrol 160mg prevent pregnancy?

No, Neostrol 160mg 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.

Neostrol 160mg Tablet Reviews

Neostrol 160mg 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.

Neostrol 160mg should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You may take it with or without food but better to take it at a fixed time. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include weight gain, increase in appetite, shortness of breath, hot flushes (warm face and neck), high blood pressure, and constipation. Most of these are temporary, and go away as soon as the body adjusts to the treatment. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine. Your doctor might do regular blood tests to check your hormones and blood sugar levels while you are taking this medicine.

How Neostrol 160mg Tablet Works

Neostrol 160mg 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.

How to Use Neostrol 160mg Tablet

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. Neostrol 160mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Neostrol 160mg Tablet

In Breast cancer: Neostrol 160mg 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: Neostrol 160mg 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.

Uses of Neostrol 160mg Tablet

Endometrial cancer
Breast cancer

Neostrol 160mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Neostrol 160mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Neostrol 160mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Neostrol 160mg. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Neostrol 160mg 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.

Liver ^CAUTION

Neostrol 160mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neostrol 160mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Neostrol 160mg 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

Neostrol 160mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

You may have to take it for atleast 2 months before you notice any changes in your appetite.
Neostrol 160mg is used to treat women with certain hormone-dependent cancers such as breast cancer and endometrial cancer.
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.
It may also be used for treating appetite and weight loss in people with advanced cancer or AIDS.
Your doctor might do regular blood tests to check your hormones and blood sugar levels while you are taking this medicine.
Do not take Neostrol 160mg if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor first.