Megace Precautions

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Fri, 04/08/2016 - 18:34
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Cathy Goetz
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Megace Precautions

Megace (megestrol) is on table 1 of "NIOSH List of Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings, 2014".
We have patients admitted to our hospital who are taking Megace to treat anorexia. Our nurses are asking if we really need to take all the precautions (especially assigning a private room) that we take for patients on other antineoplastics.
When hospital census is high nurses often struggle to find a private room for patients on Megace.
Can you please comment on precautions you take for Megace patients?
Thank You,
Cathy Goetz, Medication Safety Officer

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