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Medroxyprogesterone

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Medroxyprogesterone Definition

A synthetic derivative of progesterone administered as an acetate salt (medroxyprogesterone acetate) with antiestrogenic activity. As a do all progestins, medroxyprogesterone binds to and activates nuclear receptors which subsequently bind to and activate target genes for transcription. As an antiestrogen, this agent may inhibit the growth-stimulating effects of estrogen on estrogen-sensitive tumor cells. (NCI04)

Medroxyprogesterone Synonyms

Medroxyprogesterone, (6Alpha)-17-hydroxy-6-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17Alpha-hydroxy-6alpha-methylprogesterone, 6Alpha-methyl-17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone, 6Alpha-methyl-4-pregnen-17alpha-ol-3,20-dione, Curretab, MEDROXYPROGESTERONE, medroxyprogesterone

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