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Algestone Acetophenide

MESHD000463

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.

Synonyms

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

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:18.691Z