Difference between revisions of "Megestrol (Megace)"

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==Diseases for which it is used==
 
==Diseases for which it is used==
*[[Uterine cancer]]
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*[[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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==History of changes in EMA indication==
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*1971-08-18: EURD
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==Also known as==
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*'''Code name:''' SC-10363
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*'''Generic name:''' megestrol acetate
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*'''Brand name:''' Maygace, Megace, Megestat, Megestil, Niagestin, Ovaban, Pallace
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[[Category:Drugs]]
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[[Category:Oral medications]]
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[[Category:Progestins]]
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[[Category:Appetite stimulants]]
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[[Category:Endometrial cancer medications]]
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[[Category:Breast cancer medications (historic)]]
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[[Category:Renal cell carcinoma medications (historic)]]
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[[Category:FDA approved in 1971]]
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[[Category:EMA approved in 1971]]
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[[Category:Stub]]

Latest revision as of 12:53, 8 September 2023

Diseases for which it is used

Diseases for which it was used

History of changes in EMA indication

  • 1971-08-18: EURD

Also known as

  • Code name: SC-10363
  • Generic name: megestrol acetate
  • Brand name: Maygace, Megace, Megestat, Megestil, Niagestin, Ovaban, Pallace