Symptom Based Treatment - ANOREXIA

Question 1

Progestin derivative with antiestrogenic properties

for anorexia and cachexia in patients w/ AIDS and cancer

Answer 1

Megestrol acetate

*CI - pregnancy/lactation and hepatic impairment

Question 2

Glucocorticoid

for palliative alleviation of mood, energy and appetite

Answer 2

Dexamethasone

2-4 mg/day

Question 3

Cannabinoid

for anorexia in patients w/ cancer or AIDS

Answer 3

Dronabinol

5 mg/day