Megestrol acetate
CAS NO.:595-33-5
MF:C24H32O4
EINECS NO.:209-864-5
MF:C24H32O4
EINECS NO.:209-864-5
API157
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Megestrol acetate is a progestin that is administered orally to treat anorexia and cachexia or serious unexplained weight loss
and is also used as an antineoplastic agent to treat certain types of malignancy.
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Megestrol acetate is used for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained,
significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Also used for the palliative management of recurrent, inoperable, or metastatic breast cancer, endometrial cancer,
and prostate cancer in Canada and some other countries.



