Megestrol, a synthetic progestin, is approved for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained significant weight loss in patients with an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome diagnosis. Megestrol acetate (Megace) is one of the first progestational agents to be evaluated for use in the hormonal therapy of advanced breast cancer.
| Molecular Weight | 342.47 |
| Formula | C22H30O3 |
| CAS Number | 3562-63-8 |
| Solubility (25°C) | DMSO 68 mg/mL |
| Storage |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Species | Mouse | Rat | Rabbit | Guinea pig | Hamster | Dog |
| Weight (kg) | 0.02 | 0.15 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.08 | 10 |
| Body Surface Area (m2) | 0.007 | 0.025 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.5 |
| Km factor | 3 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 20 |
| Animal A (mg/kg) = Animal B (mg/kg) multiplied by | Animal B Km |
| Animal A Km |
For example, to modify the dose of Compound A used for a mouse (20 mg/kg) to a dose based on the BSA for a rat, multiply 20 mg/kg by the Km factor for a mouse and then divide by the Km factor for a rat. This calculation results in a rat equivalent dose for Compound A of 10 mg/kg.
[4] R Canetta, et al. Cancer Treat Rev. Megestrol acetate
[5] L Schacter, et al. Cancer Treat Rev. Megestrol acetate: clinical experience
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