| Abstract | The aim is to review major clinical trials that have used megestrol acetate (MA) in the treatment of cachexia across several disease states. A review of general usage and potential side-effects are discussed. A theory that the newly approved nanocrystal formation of MA can better deliver this potent medication for treatment will also be reviewed. |
| Authors | Shing-Shing Yeh, Michael W Schuster
(Affiliation: Northport VAMC, Geriatric division, Northport, NY 11768, USA. shingshing.yeh at med.va.gov)
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| Journal | International journal of nanomedicine
(Int J Nanomedicine)
Vol. 1
Issue 4
Pg. 411-6
( 2006)
ISSN: 1176-9114 New Zealand |
| PMID | 17722275
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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| Chemical References |
- Drug Carriers
- Megestrol Acetate
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| Topics |
- Anorexia
(drug therapy)
- Cachexia
(drug therapy)
- Clinical Trials as Topic
(trends)
- Drug Carriers
(chemistry)
- Humans
- Megestrol Acetate
(adverse effects, chemistry, therapeutic use)
- Nanoparticles
(chemistry)
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