CAS Number:595-33-5
Molecular Formula:C24H32O4
Molecular Weight: 384.51
Synonyms: 17-Acetoxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione; 17-alpha-acetoxy-6-dehydro-6-methylprogesterone
General Information
Megestrol acetate is a progestin medication used to treat breast cancer and endometrial cancer, and has been used in birth control. It is generally formulated alone, although it has been combined with estrogens in birth control formulations.
It is administered orally to treat anorexia. As an appetite stimulant, megestrol acetateto treat wasting syndromes such as cachexia. Also, it is used as an antineoplastic agent to treat certain types of malignancy.
Regulations
For Megestrol acetate has CP, EP and USP specification. DMF under filing.
Available Formulations
Tablet
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