Basic Information:
Product Name: Megestrol acetate
Synonyms: 17-(acetyloxy)-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione;17-Acetoxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione;17-alpha-acetoxy-6-dehydro-6-methylprogesterone;17alpha-Acetoxy-6-dehydro-6-methylprogesterone;17-Hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione17-acetate;5071;6-dehydro-6-methyl-17-alpha-acetoxyprogesterone;6-Dehydro-6-methyl-17alpha-acetoxyprogesterone
CAS: 595-33-5
MF: C24H32O4
MW: 384.51
EINECS: 209-864-5

Descriptions:
Megestrol is used to treat cancer of the breast or uterus. Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by your body called progesterone.
This section contains uses of Megestrol that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use Megestrol for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
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