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megestrol

megestrol
Brand names: Megestrol Acetate
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
SUSPENSION, ORAL 40 mg/mL; 625 mg/5 mL  
TABLET, ORAL 20 mg; 40 mg  


Comments:

Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments

Megace

Medication Ordered

Brand Name

Available Dosages

Frequency

Formulary Medication

Equivalent Dose

Frequency

Megestrol Acetate Concentrate

Megace ES

625 mg / 5mL

Daily

Megestrol

800 mg / 20 mL

Daily

 

Drug Name Common Side Effects

megestrol

  • high blood pressure
  • GI: nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
  • skin rash

Last updated: Nov. 30, 2021


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