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Preferred term

17 alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Hydroxyprogesterone derivative that acts as a PROGESTIN and is used to reduce the risk of recurrent MISCARRIAGE and of PREMATURE BIRTH. It is also used in combination with ESTROGEN in the management of MENSTRUATION DISORDERS.

Synonym(s)

  • 17-alpha-Hydroxy-Progesterone Caproate
  • 17 alpha-Oxyprogesterone Capronate
  • 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Capronate
  • 276F2O42F5
  • 630-56-8
  • Hexanoic acid, 3,20-dioxopregn-4-en-17-yl ester
  • Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate
  • Hydroxyprogesterone Hexanoate
  • Oxyprogesterone Caproate

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-VHWNPXF1-M

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