Medical Definition of Medrogestone
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6,17-dimethylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione. A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of progesterone. It is used in the treatment of menstrual irregularities and has also been employed in the treatment of prostatic hypertrophy and endometrial carcinoma.
Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, hormonal, progestational hormones, synthetic.
Chemical name: Pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 6,17-dimethyl-
(12 Dec 1998)
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