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.
Also Known As:
Delalutin; 17 alpha-Oxyprogesterone Capronate; 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Capronate; 17-alpha-Hydroxy-Progesterone Caproate; Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate; Hydroxyprogesterone Hexanoate; Makena; Neolutin; Oxyprogesterone Caproate; Prolutin Depot; Proluton Depot; 17 Hydroxyprogesterone Capronate; 17 alpha Hydroxy Progesterone Caproate; 17 alpha Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate; 17 alpha Oxyprogesterone Capronate; Caproate, 17-alpha-Hydroxy-Progesterone; Hexanoic acid, 3,20-dioxopregn-4-en-17-yl ester