Megestrol
A progestational hormone used most commonly as the acetate ester. As the acetate, it is more potent than progesterone both as a progestagen and as an ovulation inhibitor. It has also been used in the palliative treatment of breast cancer.
Year introduced: 1972(1963)
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Tree Number(s): D04.210.500.745.432.531
MeSH Unique ID: D008535
Registry Number: EA6LD1M70M
Entry Terms:
- Pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 17-hydroxy-6-methyl-
- 17-Hydroxy-6-methylpregna-3,6-diene-3,20-dione
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