COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CACHEXIA

摘要

Compositions and methods for preventing and treating wasting disorders, such as cachexia and anorexia, are provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for preventing and treating a wasting disorder in a mammal. In one embodiment, the method of the invention comprises administering to such mammal a macrolide and a ß2.adrenergic agonist in combination such that the macrolide and said ß?.agonist are administered in amounts effective to prevent or at least alleviate said wasting disorder.