Pallace Oral
Generic Name: MEGESTROL - ORAL
Pronounced: (meh-JESS-troll)
Pallace Oral Uses
This medication is used to treat cancer of the breast or
uterus. It may be used alone or with other treatments, including surgery and
radiation, to stop the growth of your tumor.
It may also be used to increase your appetite and to
prevent or reverse significant weight loss (e.g., muscle wasting in cancer or
AIDS). This can result in an increase in your sense of well-being and your
physical ability.
Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by the
body called progesterone. It is not known how megestrol helps appetite or stops
tumor growth.
How To Use Pallace Oral
Take this medication by mouth, exactly as prescribed by
your doctor. Your dosage is based on your medical condition and response to
therapy.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most
benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day. It
may take several weeks of continued use to see a benefit. Inform your doctor if
your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
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