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Review
. 2006;1(4):411-6.
doi: 10.2147/nano.2006.1.4.411.

Megestrol acetate in cachexia and anorexia

Shing-Shing Yeh  1 , Michael W Schuster
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Review

Megestrol acetate in cachexia and anorexia

Shing-Shing Yeh et al. Int J Nanomedicine. 2006.

Abstract

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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Figure 1
Summary of proposed megestrol acetate (MA) mechanism for weight gain and potential side-effects. Abbreviations: CA, cancer; Con A, concanavalin A; HTN, hypertension; MA, megestrol acetate; Pha, phytohemagglutinin; PIC, pro-inflammatory cytokine; RX: treatment; S O WB, sense of well being; Sti, stimulation; WT, weight.
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