Medical Definition of Medroxyprogesterone 17-acetate
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A synthetic progestin that is derived from 17-hydroxyprogesterone. It is a long-acting contraceptive that is effective both orally or by intramuscular injection and has also been used to treat breast and endometrial neoplasms.
Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, hormonal, contraceptive agents, female, contraceptive agents, male, progestational hormones, synthetic.
Chemical name: Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17-(acetyloxy)-6-methyl-, (6alpha)-
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Medroxyprogesterone 17-acetate
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