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megestrol acetate
MEGESTROL ACETATE
megestrol acetate (MEGESTROL ACETATE) is a progesterone receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.
Drug details — megestrol acetate
- US status
- approved
- Class
- —
- Route
- ORAL
- Patents
- 4
- Programs
- 4
- Data quality
- 0.89
Quick answer
megestrol acetate (MEGESTROL ACETATE) is a progesterone receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.
Key facts
Mechanism of action
Progesterone receptor agonist
Primary target: Progesterone receptor
Approval history
| Authority | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FDA | approved | — |
Pipeline programs
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Related patents
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US 12145943
Solid forms of 3-(5-Fluorobenzofuran-3-yl)-4-(5-methyl-5H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-f]indol-7-yl)pyrrole-2,5-dione
granted -
US 12116374
Solid forms of 3-(5-Fluorobenzofuran-3-yl)-4-(5-methyl-5H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-f]indol-7-yl)pyrrole-2,5-dione
granted -
US 11407759
Solid forms of 3-(5-fluorobenzofuran-3-yl)-4-(5-methyl-5H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-f]indol-7-yl)pyrrole-2,5-dione
granted -
US 11136334
Solid forms of 3-(5-Fluorobenzofuran-3-yl)-4-(5-methyl-5H-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-f]indol-7-yl)pyrrole-2,5-dione
granted
Frequently asked questions
What is megestrol acetate?
megestrol acetate (MEGESTROL ACETATE) is a progesterone receptor agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.
What is the brand name for megestrol acetate?
MEGESTROL ACETATE is a marketed brand name for megestrol acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.
What is the US approval status of megestrol acetate?
megestrol acetate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.