Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Anorexia/cachexia
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MEGACE ES |
| Manufacturer |
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Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Progestin. |
| Generic Name |
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Megestrol acetate 625mg/5mL (125mg/mL); oral susp; lemon-lime flavor. |
| Indications |
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Anorexia, cachexia, or unexplained significant weight loss in patients diagnosed with AIDS. |
| Children |
Not recommended.
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| Adults |
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625mg/5mL per day. |
| Contraindications |
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Nursing mothers. |
| Precautions |
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Do not substitute with other megestrol suspensions (not interchangeable). History of thromboembolic disease. Diabetes. Pregnancy (Cat.X): not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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May increase insulin requirements. Decreases indinavir levels. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset, impotence, flatulence, rash, hypertension, fever, decreased libido, breakthrough bleeding, hyperglycemia, insomnia. |
| How Supplied |
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Concentrated susp (625mg/5mL)—5oz |
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