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S0179 Megestrol 20 milligrams

S-Codes

Also known as: Megace, megestrol, progestin

Megestrol oral medication at 20 milligrams, a progestin for appetite and weight loss.

Clinical Context

Used for cancer-related cachexia, weight loss in AIDS patients, and as adjuvant cancer therapy.

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Specialties

OncologyInfectious DiseasesInternal Medicine

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