Ingredient

Megestrol Acetate

Megestrol acetate is an anti-cancer agent that increases appetite and assists with weight gain in cancer patients.

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MFDS ingredient code M200489

What does it do?

Megestrol acetate is a synthetic progestin drug primarily used to improve appetite loss and weight loss in cancer patients. It is classified as an anti-cancer agent and aims to alleviate nutritional deterioration that occurs during cancer treatment.

This ingredient acts similarly to progesterone in the body, stimulating appetite and increasing energy intake. It also helps to suppress weight loss and promote the accumulation of body fat, thereby improving the nutritional status of patients.

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Good to know

Unlike other appetite stimulants, megestrol acetate exerts its effects through progestin action and is particularly useful for patients undergoing chemotherapy. This ingredient is distinct in its mechanism of action and side effects, based on its hormonal activity.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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