Medroxyprogesterone (definition)

encyclopedia of medical concepts

ψ	Medroxyprogesterone

More information in Books or on

Definition: (6 alpha)-17-Hydroxy-6-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. A synthetic progestational hormone used in veterinary practice as an estrus regulator.

a synthetic progestational hormone
Pharmacological Action Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic
Examples Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Other names Methylhydroxyprogesterone; Medroxyprogesterone Strakan Brand; 17 alpha Hydroxy 6 alpha Methylprogesterone; Strakan Brand of Medroxyprogesterone; Adgyn Medro; 17 alpha-Hydroxy-6 alpha-Methylprogesterone

Substance	Categories	Source
medroxyprogesterone-17-hemisuccinate	Medroxyprogesterone/*analogs & derivatives.	J Pharm Biomed Anal 1995 Jun;13(7):885-91
klimaxil	Drug Combinations Estradiol Medroxyprogesterone Estrogen Replacement Therapy.	Maturitas 1994 Mar;18(3):229-38
divina	Drug Combinations Estradiol Medroxyprogesterone Estrogen Replacement Therapy.	Maturitas 1994 Mar;18(3):229-38
ACM protocol	*Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols Cyclophosphamide Doxorubicin Medroxyprogesterone.	Jpn J Cancer Res 1993 Apr;84(4):455-61
VAC-MAP protocol	*Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols Cyclophosphamide Doxorubicin Medroxyprogesterone Vincristine.	Onkologie 1982;5 suppl:8

To share this definition, click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link

Ads by Google

Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
Warning: the drugs or drug combinations referred to here may be similar or related, but are not be the same ones and may not have the same pharmacological action as other substances described on the same page or in the same row. Please refer to product monograph or to your doctor

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
About Reference.MD Privacy