Difference between revisions of "Megestrol (Megace)"

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==Diseases for which it is used==
 
==Diseases for which it is used==
 
*[[Endometrial cancer]]
 
*[[Endometrial cancer]]
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==Diseases for which it was used==
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*[[Breast cancer - historical|Breast cancer]]
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*[[Renal cell carcinoma - historical|Renal cell carcinoma]]
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==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==
 
*'''Code name:''' SC10363
 
*'''Code name:''' SC10363
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[[Category:Endometrial cancer medications]]
 
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[[Category:Renal cell carcinoma medications (historic)]]
  
 
[[Category:FDA approved in 1971]]
 
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Revision as of 12:03, 28 April 2022

Diseases for which it is used

Diseases for which it was used

Also known as

  • Code name: SC10363
  • Generic name: megestrol acetate
  • Brand name: Maygace, Megace, Megestat, Megestil, Niagestin, Ovaban, Pallace