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Drug Name | Megestrol acetate |
Trade Name | Megace |
Synonyms | MGA|Linmegestrol|Magestin|Megestat|Megeron |
Drug Descriptions |
Megace (megestrol acetate) is a progestin that activates progesterone receptor signaling and blocks luteinizing hormone signaling, which may lead to potential anti-estrogen and antitumor activities (PMID: 2471590). |
DrugClasses | |
CAS Registry Number | 3562-63-8 |
NCIT ID | C1156 |
Therapy Name | Drugs | Efficacy Evidence | Clinical Trials |
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Letrozole + Megestrol acetate | Letrozole Megestrol acetate | 0 | 1 |
Megestrol acetate | Megestrol acetate | 0 | 3 |
Megestrol acetate + Pterostilbene | Megestrol acetate Pterostilbene | 0 | 1 |
Megestrol acetate + Sodium cridanimod | Megestrol acetate Sodium cridanimod | 0 | 1 |