Mistletoe Extract
Mistletoe extracts have been applied to patients with cancer for claimed cytotoxic effects. Mistletoe has been discussed for its potential effect on fatigue.
Misoprostol Oral Rinse
Misoprostol is a prostaglandin analogue that acts upon gastric cells to inhibit secretion of gastric acid. It has been used to prevent ulcers in people who take medicines such as aspririn and NSAIDs. Misoprostol is available as a tablet to take orally. A topical application of misoprostol was examined in the treatment of mucositis.
Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine is in a class of medications called antidepressants. It also has been used as an antianxiety medication, antiemetic, and appetite stiumulant. It works by enhancing adrenergic and serotonergic neurotransmitter activity in the brain. Mirtazapine is also an antagonist of 5-HT3 and histamine receptors. Mirtazapine is available as a tablet and an oral disintegrating tablet.
Mind-Body Medicine
Mind-body medicine involves interventions that incorporate approaches to improve health and well-being with combined physiologic and psychological approaches. That combination can take multiple forms and combine a variety of psychological and mental disciplines with nutrition, activity, medications, and more. General mind-body medicine that combined such aspects as stress-reduction techniques, meditation, cognitive-behavioral approaches, yoga, and guided imagery, as well as physical activity and nutrition, has been studied for its effect on fatigue.
Microwave Ablation
Microwave ablation involves sending microwave energy through an antenna directly into a tumor. This approach has been tested for its effect on pain from bone and soft tissue tumors.
Metopimazine
Metopimazine is a dopamine receptor antagonist that has been used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting.
Metoclopramide (Prophylactic)
Metoclopromide is a dopamine antagonist that acts on dopamine receptors in both the chemoreceptor zone and the gastrointestinal tract. Metoclopromide has been administered prophylactically, in addition to a standard antiemetic regimen, at 20 mg per day on days 2–5 following cisplatin chemotherapy.
Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate is a type of psychostimulant used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. Methylphenidate is closely related to amphetamine and is a schedule II drug. It is taken by mouth and available by numerous different brand names.
Methylnaltrexone
Methylnaltrexone injection is used to treat constipation caused by opioid pain medications. Methylnaltrexone injection is in a class of medications called peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonists. It works by protecting the bowel from the effects of opioid medications at receptor sites in the bowel. Methylnaltrexone injection comes as a solution to inject subcutaneously.
Methadone
Methadone is in a class of medications called opiate analgesics. Methadone works to treat pain by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. Methadone can work as a substitute for opiates by producing effects similar to those that opiates produce.