Is 17-hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione 17-acetate vegan?

Megestrol Acetate is also known as 17-hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione 17-acetate.

Megestrol acetate is a synthetic progestin used in the treatment of certain cancers and to stimulate appetite; note the accompanying description in this source erroneously refers to abiraterone acetate, a different drug.

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