Megestrol acetate

Megestrol acetate

CAS NO.:595-33-5
MF:C24H32O4
EINECS NO.:209-864-5
API157
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Product Name
Megestrol acetate
Appearance
White powder
Specification
 99%
Test Method
HPLC
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder.
Shelf Time
24 months

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.

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.