Brief Answer:
Appetite enhancing drugs and other methods

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, thanks for asking from HCM.


I can udnerstand your concern. I will give you a list of drugs and methods which will help her

: Mirtazapine - Mirtazapine is an antidepressant.Mirtazapine is most often prescribed as an appetite stimulant for patients who have been previously diagnosed with depression.


: Cyproheptadine. Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine given to relieve the symptoms of colds, nasal allergies.It appears to beeffective in treating loss of appetite in children and adults.


: Dronabinol. Dronabinol is a synthetic version of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the mood-altering compound found in marijuana (Cannabis sativa). Dronabinol is most commonly used to treat the nausea and vomiting associated with AIDS and with cancer chemotherapy.


: Anabolic steroids. These drugs are given to older persons to increase muscle mass and strength, or to help patients recovering from severe illness or injury to regain lost weight. Megestrol acetate.


: Fish oil. Fish oil is recommended by some practitioners as a nutritional supplement for weight loss.

Methods other than drugs

: Family support and counselling - Usual cause of loss of appetite is depression and drugs. Give her maximum psychological support and encourage her. Also give her counselling.

: Use appetite enhancing foods like fructose containing fruits (grapes), oranges, lemon water, soup

: Give her multiple small feeds to supply same amount of calories - You can give her 5-6 feeds after some gain in appetite. Give high calorie and protein food like eggs, pulses, soyabean supplements, milk, fish along with green vegetables/fruits.


I think this will help her. If still in doubt, do let me know. Also consult your doctor to rule out any abdominal pathology like liver or intestinal disease. It can be screened by ultrasound of abdomen, liver function test.

Thanks. Take care.

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