Megace ES (Megestrol Acetate) - Summary

MEGACE ES SUMMARY

Megace® ES (megestrol acetate) oral suspension contains megestrol acetate, a synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring steroid hormone, progesterone.

Megace® ES (megestrol acetate) oral suspension is indicated for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained, significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

MEGACE ES NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Megace ES (Megestrol)

Phase III randomized placebo-controlled trial of two doses of megestrol acetate as treatment for menopausal symptoms in women with breast cancer: Southwest Oncology Group Study 9626. [2008.04.01]

Adjuvant cyclic Tamoxifen and Megestrol acetate treatment in postmenopausal breast cancer patients--longterm follow-up. [2008.01]

Tamoxifen for one year versus two years versus 6 months of Tamoxifen and 6 months of megestrol acetate: a randomized comparison in postmenopausal patients with high-risk breast cancer (DBCG 89C). [2008]

Testosterone supplementation of megestrol therapy does not enhance lean tissue accrual in men with human immunodeficiency virus-associated weight loss: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial. [2007.02]

Effects of muscle strength training and megestrol acetate on strength, muscle mass, and function in frail older people. [2007.01]

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Clinical Trials Related to Megace ES (Megestrol)

A Study of Megestrol Acetate Alone or in Combination With Testosterone Enanthate Drug in the Treatment of HIV-Associated Weight Loss [Completed]

The Safety and Effectiveness of Megace in HIV-Infected Women [Completed]

Oxandrolone Compared With Megestrol in Preventing Weight Loss in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer [Active, not recruiting]

Comparison of Megestrol and/or Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Enriched Nutritional Supplement in Treating Patients With Cancer-Related Weight Loss and Lack of Appetite [Completed]

Cyproheptadine and Megestrol in Preventing Weight Loss in Children With Cachexia Caused By Cancer or Cancer Treatment [Completed]

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