Gestodene
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Gestodene
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Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-13-Ethyl-17-ethynyl-17-hydroxy-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one | |
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CAS number | |
ATC code | G03 |
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Chemical data | |
Formula | C21H26O2 |
Mol. mass | 310.430 g/mol |
Pharmacokinetic data | |
Bioavailability | in vitro 99% using 3H=R5020 / in vivo similar to progesterone |
Metabolism | ? |
Half life | 16 to 18 hrs. |
Excretion | urinary tract mainly |
Therapeutic considerations | |
Pregnancy cat. |
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Legal status | |
Routes | oral administration |
Gestodene is a progestogen hormonal contraceptive. Products containing gestoden include Meliane which contains 20 mcg of ethinylestradiol and 75 mcg of gestodene and is used as a contraceptive.