Apetiz 160 mg contains Megestrol Acetate, a synthetic derivative of the hormone progesterone. It is primarily used as an appetite stimulant and in the palliative treatment of hormone-responsive cancers such as breast and endometrial carcinoma.
This medication helps improve weight gain in patients experiencing anorexia, cachexia, or significant weight loss due to chronic illnesses like cancer or AIDS. By mimicking hormonal activity, it stimulates appetite and enhances nutritional intake.