MEGESTROL ACETATE
\mˈɛd͡ʒɪstɹˌɒl ˈasɪtˌe͡ɪt], \mˈɛdʒɪstɹˌɒl ˈasɪtˌeɪt], \m_ˈɛ_dʒ_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_ˌɒ_l ˈa_s_ɪ_t_ˌeɪ_t]\
Definitions of MEGESTROL ACETATE
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By Princeton University
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Megestrol acetate is a progestogen with actions and uses similar to those of the progestogens in general. It also has anti-androgenic properties. It is given by mouth in the palliative treatment or as an adjunct to other therapy in endometrial carcinoma and in breast cancer. Megestrol acetate has been approved to treat anorexia and cachexia. (From Reynolds JEF (Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Englewood, CO, 1995)
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