Megestrol
Acetate
hormone
Drug type: Megestrol is a hormone therapy. This medication is classified as a "progesterone." (For more detail, see "How this drug works" section below).
What this drug is used for:
Treatment of breast, and endometrial cancers.
Use as a supportive medication to treat severe loss of appetite (anorexia), muscle wasting (cachexia) and significant weight loss (> 10% of baseline body weight) associated with cancer and/or AIDS.
Note: If a drug has been approved for one use, physicians may elect to use this same drug for other problems if they believe it may be helpful.
How this drug is given:
Megesterol is given by mouth in tablet form, or as a liquid suspension.
The amount of megesterol that you will receive depends on many factors, including your height and weight, your general health or other health problems, and the type of cancer or condition you have. Your doctor will determine your dose and schedule.