The Effect of Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride (Periactin) and Megestrol Acetate (Megace) on Weight in Children With Cancer/Treatment-related Cachexia
2008; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 30; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1097/mph.0b013e3181864a5e
ISSN1536-3678
AutoresMarisa Couluris, Jennifer Mayer, David R. Freyer, Eric Sandler, Ping Xu, Jeffrey P. Krischer,
Tópico(s)Diet and metabolism studies
ResumoChildren with cancer frequently have associated cachexia and malnutrition. Failure to thrive affects nearly 40% of oncology patients with advanced or progressive disease. Malnutrition can erode quality of life and adversely impact disease prognosis. Appetite stimulation and increased food intake is 1 approach to combat cancer-related cachexia.
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