Caxfila OS Oral Suspension 240ml: Pediatric Oral Suspension for Effective Treatment

Active substance: Megestrol

Category: Progestogens

Uses:

• Treatment of hormone-dependent cancer (endometrial cancer, breast cancer);
• Treatment of anorexia, cachexia or unexplained weight loss.

Therapeutic effects:

• Exhibits anticancer properties by interacting with steroidal receptors;
• Suppresses steroid production by the adrenal glands and androgen secretion by the ovaries in postmenopausal women;
• Prevents the breakdown of cytokines and stimulates appetite in chronic disease-induced anorexia and cachexia.

Interaction with other drugs:

• Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

Storage:

• Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture.

How to consume:

• Follow the instructions provided by your doctor;
• Can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time daily.

Safety advices:

• Pregnancy: unsafe to consume during pregnancy. Consult your physician before starting this treatment if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant;
• Breast feeding: consult your physician before taking this tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother;
• Lungs: inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have lung problems;
• Liver: inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have liver problems. Your physician will monitor your liver functions regularly;
• Alcohol: avoid driving or using machinery if you experience side effects.

Side effects:

• Serious: swelling of the face, lips, tongue; skin rash; breathing difficulty; blood clot in the lungs; heart problems;
• Common: weight gain and increased appetite; hot flushes; high BP; high blood sugar levels; rounded face; constipation; swelling of vein; mood changes; hair loss; diarrhoea; tiredness and weakness; impotence; passing wind; frequent urination; nausea, vomiting; fluid accumulation; pain.

Word of advice:

• Inform the doctor if the patient has any history of kidney, liver, allergic reactions before starting this medication;
• Monitor kidneys, liver, blood pressure and blood glucose levels while taking this medication;
• Avoid taking this medication while planning for pregnancy or during pregnancy;
• Do not stop taking this medication without proper advice from the doctor.

FAQs:

1. Does Caxfila OS oral suspension 240ml cause weight gain? Yes, it is a common side effect which is caused due to an increase in appetite. It leads to an increase in fat and body mass. If there is excessive weight gain patients are advised to consult the doctor.

2. Is Caxfila OS oral suspension 240ml safe to use during pregnancy? No, it is unsafe to use this medication in pregnancy because it causes harmful effects in the developing baby. Patients are asked to avoid this medication if they are planning for pregnancy or during pregnancy.

3. Does Caxfila OS oral suspension 240ml stop periods? No, it doesn't stop periods and it can cause excessive bleeding. Consult the doctor if there is any excessive bleeding.

4. What are the side effects of the Caxfila OS oral suspension 240ml? The common side effects of Caxfila OS oral suspension 240ml are weight gain, increase in appetite, high blood pressure, constipation, rounded face, mood changes, hair loss, tiredness and weakness, nausea, vomiting, swelling of the vein.

5. How should I take the Caxfila OS oral suspension 240ml? Caxfila OS oral suspension 240ml should be taken as prescribed by the doctor and it can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time daily. It is important to take this medicine even when the patient is feeling well and don't stop this medication without the proper advice of the doctor as it will worsen the condition.

Fact box:

• Molecule name: Megestrol;
• Therapeutic class: Progestins;
• Pharmacological class: Anti-Neoplastics;
• Indications:
  • Treatment of hormone-dependent cancer (endometrial cancer, breast cancer);
  • Treatment of anorexia, cachexia or unexplained weight loss.

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