Gestodene

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Gestodene
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
Identifiers
CAS number 60282-87-3
ATC code G03AA10
PubChem 3033968
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.

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