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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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of nanomedicine 2006-01, Vol.1 (4), p.411-416
Hauptverfasser:	Yeh, Shing-Shing, Schuster, Michael W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anorexia - drug therapy Cachexia - drug therapy Clinical Trials as Topic - trends Drug Carriers - chemistry Humans Megestrol Acetate - adverse effects Megestrol Acetate - chemistry Megestrol Acetate - therapeutic use Nanoparticles - chemistry Review
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	1176-9114 1178-2013
DOI:	10.2147/nano.2006.1.4.411