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Descriptor English:
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Megestrol Acetate
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Acetato de Megestrol
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Acetato de Megestrol
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Synonyms English:
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Acetate, Megestrol
Apo Megestrol
Apo-Megestrol
ApoMegestrol
Borea
Lin Megestrol
Lin-Megestrol
LinMegestrol
Maygace
Megace
Megefren
Megestat
Megostat
Mestrel
Nu Megestrol
Nu-Megestrol
NuMegestrol
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Tree Number:
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D04.210.500.745.432.531.500
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Definition English:
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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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Pharmacological Action:
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Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
Appetite Stimulants
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History Note English:
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97;
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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33000
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Unique Identifier:
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D019290
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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