Megace is indicated for the palliative treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast or endometrium (i.e., recurrent, inoperable, or metastatic disease). It should not be used in lieu of currently accepted procedures such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
Contraindications
History of hypersensitivity to megestrol acetate or any component of the formulation.
Warnings
Megestrol acetate may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Fertility and reproduction studies with high doses of megestrol acetate have shown a reversible feminizing effect on some male rat fetuses. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking (receiving) this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus. Women of childbearing potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant.
The use of Megace in other types of neoplastic disease is not recommended.
I must say that I'm a little confused as to why you've been prescribed Megace for this:
From drugs.com
http://www.drugs.com/pro/megace.html
Indications and Usage for Megace
Megace is indicated for the palliative treatment of advanced carcinoma of the breast or endometrium (i.e., recurrent, inoperable, or metastatic disease). It should not be used in lieu of currently accepted procedures such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
Contraindications
History of hypersensitivity to megestrol acetate or any component of the formulation.
Warnings
Megestrol acetate may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Fertility and reproduction studies with high doses of megestrol acetate have shown a reversible feminizing effect on some male rat fetuses. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking (receiving) this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus. Women of childbearing potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant.
The use of Megace in other types of neoplastic disease is not recommended.
Edited 11/11/2008 1:12 am ET by ukipachick
Edited 11/12/2008 8:37 pm ET by ukipachick