Megestrol acetate, commonly known as Megace, is a synthetic form of the female hormone progesterone. It comes in tablet form and as an oral suspension (liquid), including a concentrated version called Megace ES.
Megestrol acetate (Megace)
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- Cancer Treatment: Megestrol tablets are used as a palliative treatment (focused on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life) for advanced breast and endometrial cancer that cannot be surgically removed or has spread.
- Appetite Stimulation & Weight Gain: The oral liquid form of Megestrol is prescribed to increase appetite and help with weight gain in individuals experiencing anorexia, cachexia (wasting syndrome), or significant, unexplained weight loss, particularly in patients with AIDS. It's crucial to note that megestrol should not be used to prevent weight loss or wasting in individuals who haven't yet developed these conditions.
- Other Potential Uses: Megestrol is also sometimes used to treat malnutrition in cancer patients, prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate), endometriosis, and endometrial hyperplasia (overgrowth of the uterine lining).