Megestrol acetate

🧮 Dose calculator

AIDS-associated anorexia and weight loss · Regimen source: FDA Megestrol susp · Dosage and Administration

• • Daily doses of 400 and 800 mg were effective in trials. Shake well before use. FDA Megestrol susp · Dosage and Administration

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyContraindicated

  Label: contraindicated in pregnancy. FDA Megestrol susp · CONTRAINDICATIONS

  “Known or suspected pregnancy.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Megestrol susp · Nursing Mothers

  “Because of the potential for adverse effects on the newborn, nursing should be discontinued if megestrol acetate oral suspension is required.”

• 👶 ChildrenSafety not established

  Label: safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. FDA Megestrol susp · Pediatric Use

  “Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.”

• 👴 Older adultsUse with caution

  Label: use with caution in older adults, usually starting at the low end of the dose range. FDA Megestrol susp · Geriatric Use

  “In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease of other drug therapy.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.