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MEGACE ES
Anorexia/cachexia
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Drug Name:

MEGACE ES Rx

Generic Name and Formulations:
Megestrol acetate 625mg/5mL (125mg/mL); oral susp; lemon-lime flavor.

Company:
Strativa Pharmaceuticals

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Therapeutic Use:

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Indications for MEGACE ES:

Anorexia, cachexia, or unexplained significant weight loss in patients diagnosed with AIDS.

Adult Dose for MEGACE ES:

625mg/5mL per day.

Children's Dose for MEGACE ES:

Not recommended.

Pharmacological Class:

Progestin.

Contraindications:

Nursing mothers.

Warnings/Precautions:

Do not substitute with other megestrol suspensions (not interchangeable). History of thromboembolic disease. Diabetes. Pregnancy (Cat.X): not recommended.

Interactions:

May increase insulin requirements. Decreases indinavir levels.

Adverse Reactions:

Nausea, diarrhea, impotence, rash, flatulence, hypertension, asthenia.

How Supplied:

Concentrated susp (625mg/5mL)—5oz