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Dienestrol
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Definition
: A synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen structurally related to stilbestrol. It is used, usually as the cream, in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal symptoms.
Pharmacological Action
Estrogens, Non-Steroidal
Other names
Synestrol; Ortho Dienestrol; Ortho Brand of Dienestrol; Oestrasid; Dienoestrol; Dienestrol, (Z,Z)-
Isomer; Dienestrol, (Z,E)-
Isomer; Dienestrol, (E,E)-
Isomer; 4,4'-
(Diethylideneethylene)diphenol
Drugs
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:
DIENESTROL
;
ESTRAGUARD
;
DV
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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dienestrol diacetate
84-19-5
Dienestrol/*analogs & derivatives.
Experientia 1982;38(4):510
3,4-
bis(4-
hydroxyphenyl)-
2,4-
hexadienol
62080-78-8
Dienestrol/*analogs & derivatives.
Steroids 1981;37(3):327