Megestrol acetate in cachexia and anorexia

The aim is to review major clinical trials that have used megestrol acetate (MA) in the treatment of cachexia across several disease states. A review of general usage and potential side-effects are discussed. A theory that the newly approved nanocrystal formation of MA can better deliver this potent...

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Autores principales: Yeh, Shing-shing, Schuster, Michael W
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2006
Materias:
Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2676640/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17722275
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Sumario:The aim is to review major clinical trials that have used megestrol acetate (MA) in the treatment of cachexia across several disease states. A review of general usage and potential side-effects are discussed. A theory that the newly approved nanocrystal formation of MA can better deliver this potent medication for treatment will also be reviewed.

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