Algestone Acetophenide

A progesterone that has been used in ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION and has been evaluated as an injectable contraceptive in combination with estradiol enanthate. It is also applied topically as an anti-inflammatory and in the treatment of ACNE.

Also Known As:

Acetophenide, Algestone; Acetophenide, Alphasone; Acetophenide, Dihydroxyprogesterone; Alphasone Acetophenide; Dihydroxyprogesterone Acetophenide; Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 16,17-((1-phenylethylidene)bis(oxy))-, (16alpha(R))-

Networked: 2 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 1 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Fused-Ring Compounds
  - Steroids: 70059
    - Pregnanes: 9
      - Pregnenes: 1
        Pregnenediones
        Progesterone: 12723
        Algestone: 3
        Algestone Acetophenide: 2
        deladroxate: 3

Related Diseases

1.	Hyperplasia 04/01/1994 - "It was well accepted, but the manufacturer withdrew it from the market after studies showed that the progestogen (dihydroxyprogesterone acetophenide) caused dogs to develop breast cancer and rats to develop an odd pituitary hyperplasia. "
2.	Breast Neoplasms (Breast Cancer) 04/01/1994 - "It was well accepted, but the manufacturer withdrew it from the market after studies showed that the progestogen (dihydroxyprogesterone acetophenide) caused dogs to develop breast cancer and rats to develop an odd pituitary hyperplasia. "
3.	Uterine Hemorrhage (Uterine Bleeding) 07/01/1998 - "Vaginal bleeding patterns in users of Perlutal, a once-a-month injectable contraceptive consisting of 10 mg estradiol enanthate combined with 150 mg dihydroxyprogesterone acetophenide. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Progestins (Progestagens)
2.	Contraceptive Agents (Contraceptives)
3.	estradiol enanthate

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Injections