Overview
Clinical overview including description, indications, and evidence base is pending physician authorship or FDA SPL integration. Graph-derived relationship data is available below.
Indications & Related Conditions
Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships
Administration & Protocol
Dosing, route, and treatment protocol
Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.
Monitoring & Follow-Up
Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions
No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.
Clinical Trials
5 trials linked to this intervention
Recent Trials
Testing the Addition of the AKT Inhibitor, Ipatasertib, to Treatment With the Hormonal Agent Megestrol Acetate for Recurrent or Metastatic Endometrial Cancers
A Study of MK-5684 in People With Certain Solid Tumors (MK-5684-015/OMAHA-015)
iKanEat: A Randomized-controlled, Multi-center Trial of Megestrol for Chronic Oral Food Refusal in Children
Clinical Trial of Rapid Progressive Central Precocious Puberty With Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine
The Safety and Effectiveness of Megace in HIV-Infected Women
Research Evidence
Published studies and systematic reviews
Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed
Benefits & Expected Outcomes
Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.
Risks & Side Effects
Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.
Related Symptoms
Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses
No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.
Alternatives & Comparisons
Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.
Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Substance / Medication
- Fully Specified Name
- Megestrol acetate (substance)
- SNOMED CT
- 126092000
- UMLS CUI
- C0065879
Clinical Data
This intervention maps to 2 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.
Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.