Megace (Megestrol)

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We guarantee the lowest price on all of our prescription products. If you find your medications cheaper at any other recognized licensed mail order pharmacy, we will not only match their price, we will beat it by 25% of the difference. It is our 125% price match guarantee!

Example: If you find a product on Canada Drugs Direct for $50.00 and find the same product for $40.00 at another mail order pharmacy, we will provide you with a $12.50 discount, bringing your total to $37.50.

To get the discount please make sure to mention the price match to the customer service team when they call to collect payment for your order. Or call toll free at 1-888-904-8467 to place the order through the phone.

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  • Price match can only be issued over the phone with our customer service team. Please note at this time we cannot offer price matching for the products Ozempic or Saxenda.
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The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Description

MEGACE (megestrol) is a prescription medication used to treat several different conditions. It can be prescribed for:

  • Anorexia or cachexia associated with AIDS
  • Cancer-related cachexia
  • Breast cancer
  • Endometrial cancer

MEGACE is a synthetic progesterone that mimics normal hormones that are present in the body. It stimulates appetites by reducing the effects of hormones that make the body feel "full". It treats cancer by decreasing the amount of luteinizing hormone available to endometrial and breast cancers. Luteinizing hormone may contribute to the growth of these types of cancers.

Fact Table

Formula

C24H32O4

License

US FDA

Bioavailability

100%

Legal status

Rx-only

Chemical Name

Megestrol

Elimination half-life

34 hours

Dosage (Strength)

160mg

Pregnancy

Consult Doctor

Brands

Megace

Protein binding

82%

PubChem CID

11683

MedlinePlus

a682003

ChEBI

6723

ATC code

G03AC05

DrugBank

DB00351

KEGG

D00952

Routes of administration

By mouth

Directions

Take MEGACE exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The normal MEGACE dose depends on what is being treated:

  • Anorexia or cachexia associated with AIDS: 625-800 mg of MEGACE suspension by mouth once daily
  • Breast cancer: 40 mg of MEGACE tablets by mouth four times daily for two months.
  • Cancer-related cachexia: 160 to 800 mg of MEGACE tablet by mouth every day in divided doses
  • Endometrial cancer: 40 to 320 mg of MEGACE tablet by mouth in divided doses for two months.

If you are taking MEGACE for a cancer diagnosis, take it exactly as prescribed by your oncologist.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in MEGACE is megestrol.

Interactions

Common drug-drug interactions with MEGACE may include:

  • Anticoagulants
  • Dofetilide
  • Pomalidomide
  • Ulipristal

Cautions

Tell your doctor if you have a history of Cushing syndrome. Some people have developed Cushing syndrome with long-term use.

Tell your doctor if you have a history of diabetes.

Tell your doctor if you have a history of thromboembolism.

Side Effects

The most common side effects of MEGACE include:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Albuminuria
  • Alopecia
  • Candidiasis
  • Cough
  • Decreased libido
  • Diarrhea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Edema
  • Fever
  • Flatulence
  • Gynecomastia
  • Headache
  • Hyeprtension
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Impotence
  • Insomnia
  • Nausea
  • Pain
  • Palpitations
  • Skin rash
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness

Buy MEGACE from Canada Drugs Direct with a valid prescription from your doctor. Search for the best MEGACE cost on Canada Drugs Direct.



References


Megace [package insert]. Princeton, New Jersey: Bristol-Myers Squibb; 2012.


IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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