megestrol acetate
megestrol acetate is listed in the FDA National Drug Code directory with 1 NDC code. Available dosage form: powder.
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- megestrol acetate
- Brand Names
- N/A
- Application Number
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Xianju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- NDC Codes
- 1
- Dosage Forms
- POWDER
- Routes
- N/A
- Active Ingredients
- MEGESTROL ACETATE
Indications and Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 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). Limitations of Use Therapy with megestrol acetate oral suspension for weight loss should only be insti‑tuted after treatable causes of weight loss are sought and addressed. These treatable causes include possible malignancies, systemic infections, gastrointestinal disorders affecting absorption, endocrine disease, renal disease or psychiatric diseases. Megestrol acetate oral suspension is not intended for prophylactic use to avoid weight loss. Megestrol acetate oral suspension is a progestin indicated for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (1) .