How is megestrol acetate given (administered)?
Megestrol acetate is given orally, either in the form of a tablet or liquid and the dose depends on several factors, including the condition being treated, the size of the patient, the particular regimen being used and the overall health of the patient.How are patients monitored? Patients will usually have scheduled meetings with their healthcare provider while they are being treated with megestrol acetate. Patients may undergo physical examinations, scans or other measures to assess side effects and response to therapy. Patients may also be monitored for fluid retention that results in swelling. Patients will have electrolyte and blood sugar levels monitored through blood tests. In addition, patients may have their heart function monitored, including blood pressure readings. Patients will be monitored for blood clots, which may result in swelling, pain or redness of one extremity and not the other, sudden difficulty in breathing, severe headache or vision changes. What are the most co