[synthetic progestin derived from 17-hydroxyprogesterone; a long-acting contraceptive that is effective both orally or by intramuscular injection and has also been used to treat breast and endometrial neoplasms. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0025147 - Steroid
- Pharmacologic Substance
- Hormone
Relation/PAR: [HS800] PROGESTINS
17alpha-Hydroxy-6alpha-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
progesterone analog
Relation/CHD: (6alpha)-17-(Acetyloxy)-6-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione