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Appetite Stimulants
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Definition
: Agents that are used to stimulate appetite. These drugs are frequently used to treat anorexia associated with cancer and AIDS.
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; consider also APPETITE /drug eff
Other names
Stimulants, Appetite; Drugs, Appetite-
Stimulating; Appetite Stimulating Drugs; Appetite-
Stimulating Drugs
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
doxifluridine
;
Megestrol Acetate