Anorexia FDA Approved Drugs
MEGACE ES [Megestrol AcetateC24H32O4]
RX
- 125mg/ml (oral suspension)
Endo Pharms IncJul 5, 2005
- Treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained, significant weight loss in patients with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids).
WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Felter's Materia Medica on Anorexia
CALUMBA (Jateorhiza palmata)JAPA2
The root of Jateorhiza palmata (Lamarck), Miers (Nat. Ord. Menispermaceae). A climbing perennial, the Kalumb of the Southeast coast of Africa.... / ...se, 5 to 30 minims. Specific Indications.Enfeebled stomach with indigestion, or feeble digestion; anorexia and debility. Action.This is a type of the pure, simple bitters which contain practically... / ...local action, and indirectly, by favoring better digestion, the quality of the blood is improved, hence its value in anemia during convalescence.1
The root of Jateorhiza palmata (Lamarck), Miers (Nat. Ord. Menispermaceae). A climbing perennial, the Kalumb of the Southeast coast of Africa.... / ...se, 5 to 30 minims. Specific Indications.Enfeebled stomach with indigestion, or feeble digestion; anorexia and debility. Action.This is a type of the pure, simple bitters which contain practically... / ...local action, and indirectly, by favoring better digestion, the quality of the blood is improved, hence its value in anemia during convalescence.1
EUONYMUS
The bark of the root of Euonymus atropurpureus, Jacquin (Nat. Ord. Celastraceae.). A small shrub or bush of the United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...ion.Specific Medicine Euonymus. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. Specific Indications.Yellow-coated tongue; anorexia; indigestion and constipation, due to hepatic torpor; prostration with irritation of the ne... / ...value it in so-called chronic ague, and in the constipation and gastric debility associated with or following it. Euonymus is a neglected bitter.1
The bark of the root of Euonymus atropurpureus, Jacquin (Nat. Ord. Celastraceae.). A small shrub or bush of the United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...ion.Specific Medicine Euonymus. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. Specific Indications.Yellow-coated tongue; anorexia; indigestion and constipation, due to hepatic torpor; prostration with irritation of the ne... / ...value it in so-called chronic ague, and in the constipation and gastric debility associated with or following it. Euonymus is a neglected bitter.1
GENTIANAGEBI5
The dried rhizome and roots of Gentiana lutea, Linné (Nat. Ord. Gentianaceae.) Common in the mountainous regions of southern and central Europe.... / ...sed to improve gastric digestion and thus hasten the convalescence. Gentian is especially useful in anorexia, in the dyspepsia of malarial origin, and in subacute gastritis and intestinal catarrh. The...1
The dried rhizome and roots of Gentiana lutea, Linné (Nat. Ord. Gentianaceae.) Common in the mountainous regions of southern and central Europe.... / ...sed to improve gastric digestion and thus hasten the convalescence. Gentian is especially useful in anorexia, in the dyspepsia of malarial origin, and in subacute gastritis and intestinal catarrh. The...1
PIPER METHYSTICUM
The root of Piper methysticum, Forster (Nat. Ord. Piperaceae). South Sea Islands. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names: Kava-Kava, Ava, Ava-Pepper... / ...vesical atony; painful micturition, strangury, and dysuria; gonorrhea, slow and intractable; gleet; anorexia; gastric atony; pale and edematous tissues, with scanty or irregular flow of urine, and ind... / ...or testicular diseases, or pectoral neuralgia arising reflexly from nervous dyspepsia are cases for the exhibition of Piper methysticum.1
The root of Piper methysticum, Forster (Nat. Ord. Piperaceae). South Sea Islands. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names: Kava-Kava, Ava, Ava-Pepper... / ...vesical atony; painful micturition, strangury, and dysuria; gonorrhea, slow and intractable; gleet; anorexia; gastric atony; pale and edematous tissues, with scanty or irregular flow of urine, and ind... / ...or testicular diseases, or pectoral neuralgia arising reflexly from nervous dyspepsia are cases for the exhibition of Piper methysticum.1
TARAXACUM
The root of Taraxacum officinale, Weber, gathered in the autumn (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Native of Greece and a wayside weed in Europe and the... / ... taraxacin. Preparation.Specific Medicine Taraxacum. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Specific Indications.Anorexia, weak digestion, hepatic torpor, and constipation. Action and Therapy.If prepared from re... / ...conditions of the stomach and bowels, causing flatulence, pain, indigestion, and diarrhea. The best preparation is an extract of the fresh root.1
The root of Taraxacum officinale, Weber, gathered in the autumn (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Native of Greece and a wayside weed in Europe and the... / ... taraxacin. Preparation.Specific Medicine Taraxacum. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Specific Indications.Anorexia, weak digestion, hepatic torpor, and constipation. Action and Therapy.If prepared from re... / ...conditions of the stomach and bowels, causing flatulence, pain, indigestion, and diarrhea. The best preparation is an extract of the fresh root.1
ZINGIBER
The dried rhizome of Zingiber officinale, Roscoe (Nat. Ord. Zingiberaceae). Southern Asia; cultivated in tropical regions of Asia, Africa and... / ...0 minims. 4. Syrupus Zingiberis, Syrup of Ginger. Dose, 1 to 4 fluidrachms. Specific Indications.Anorexia; flatulence; borborygmus; gastric and intestinal spasms; acute colds; painful menstruation;... / ...may be added to pills to prevent griping and tormina; and the syrup is an agreeable vehicle for stomachic and sometimes for expectorant mixtures.1
The dried rhizome of Zingiber officinale, Roscoe (Nat. Ord. Zingiberaceae). Southern Asia; cultivated in tropical regions of Asia, Africa and... / ...0 minims. 4. Syrupus Zingiberis, Syrup of Ginger. Dose, 1 to 4 fluidrachms. Specific Indications.Anorexia; flatulence; borborygmus; gastric and intestinal spasms; acute colds; painful menstruation;... / ...may be added to pills to prevent griping and tormina; and the syrup is an agreeable vehicle for stomachic and sometimes for expectorant mixtures.1
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Anorexia
ANOREXIA
Ascertain and if possible remove cause. In absence of a malarial influence or of local inflammatory disease, prescribe a simple bitter tonic or a mineral acid, with outdoor life and appropriate exercise; Elixir Gentian and Phosphoric Acid. Eupeptic Hypophosphites Elixir Pepsin Compound, B 2, Effewescent Granules Sodium Phos phate are remedies likely to be useful. Lawn Tennis may do more than medicine. and a change of boarding place may be the best prescription of all.2
Ascertain and if possible remove cause. In absence of a malarial influence or of local inflammatory disease, prescribe a simple bitter tonic or a mineral acid, with outdoor life and appropriate exercise; Elixir Gentian and Phosphoric Acid. Eupeptic Hypophosphites Elixir Pepsin Compound, B 2, Effewescent Granules Sodium Phos phate are remedies likely to be useful. Lawn Tennis may do more than medicine. and a change of boarding place may be the best prescription of all.2
References
1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.