Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Megace as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Megace use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Megace, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Megace as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, for the duration prescribed, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. This medication can induce some nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Megace as follows: Megace is a synthetic progesterone sex hormone. Megace can be used as an antineoplastic medication, which brings about hormonal changes contributing to inhibitory effects on the growth of tumor masses in the breast and uterine tissues. Excessive exposure to estrogen in women is considered to be an important factor stimulating the growth of established tumors along with development of new tumors [...]