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megestrol::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | megestrol acetate |
| Type of | progestin, progestogen |
Examples of megestrol
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The safety of megestrol acetate has been well-documented in the previous studies.
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The mean weight for patients receiving megestrol acetate did not change significantly.
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The research involved megestrol acetate, a synthetic form of the female hormone progesterone.
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Twenty patients received megestrol acetate daily during eight weeks of radiation treatment and for 12 weeks afterwards.
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In the current study, patients were given megestrol acetate from the start of treatment, to prevent weight loss.
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Previous studies with megestrol acetate in cancer patients focused on patients with advanced cancer who were already receiving radiation or chemotherapy and had already begun to lose weight.
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- A synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma
- Megestrol is a progesterone derivative with antineoplastic properties used in the treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast and endometrium. When given in relatively high doses, Megestrol can substantially increase appetite in most individuals, even those with advanced cancer. ...
- A drug that belongs to the group of hormones called progestins, used as hormone therapy to block estrogen and to suppress the effects of estrogen and androgens. It is also used to stimulate the appetite in people with cancer.
