megestrol acetate

June 28, 2022

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Clinical Use of Megestrol Acetate for Cancer-Related Anorexia/Cachexia

Abstract Cancer-related anorexia/cachexia is known to be associated with worsened quality of life and survival; however, limited treatment options exist.…

August 19, 2021

Effect of Megestrol Acetate Combined With Oral Nutrition Supplement in Malnourished Lung Cancer Patients: A Single-Center Prospective Cohort Study

Abstract Background: The optimal treatment of cancer-related malnutrition remains unknown. A single-center prospective cohort study was performed to compare the…

March 14, 2018

Megestrol acetate for cachexia–anorexia syndrome. A systematic review

Abstract In 1993, megestrol acetate (MA) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of anorexia,…