Megestrol Uses
Megestrol is used for Cancer (Breast, Endometrial, Anorexia, Cachexia)
How Megestrol Works
Megestrol inhibits hormone-dependent tumor growth by inhibiting pituitary and adrenal steroidogenesis. Drug may also have direct cytotoxicity, its appetite-stimulating mechanism is unknown.
Common side effects of Megestrol
Confusion, Seizures, Depression, Headache, Neuropathy, Insomnia, Abnormal Thinking, Mood Changes, Fever, Asthenia, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Flatulence, Constipation, Dry Mouth, Increased Appetite, Abdominal, Pain, Dyspepsia Alopecia, Rash
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