-2%
Megestrol is used:
- For hormone-dependent cancer which includes breast and endometrial cancer
- For reduced appetite and weight loss in patients passing through an advanced stage of cancer or HIV
Gistol 160 contains Megestrol which belongs to the group of medicines called Progestogens. Gistol 160 is used for hormone-dependent cancer which includes breast and endometrial cancer in affected individuals. Gistol 160 is also used for reduced appetite and weight loss in patients passing through an advanced stage of cancer/HIV. Gistol 160 is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Megestrol.
Before taking Gistol 160, inform your doctor if you have diabetes, thrombophlebitis (blood clot due to inflammatory process), intolerance to certain sugars (such as lactose), kidney problems (such as chronic kidney disease), and/or severe liver problems. Gistol 160 is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy. It is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Gistol 160 is not generally recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above) after consulting the doctor.