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

Pharmacologic Action:

• Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
• Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic
• Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Polycyclic Compounds
Fused-Ring Compounds
Steroids
Pregnanes
Pregnadienes
Megestrol
Megestrol Acetate