productnaam:Gestonorone Caproate
Andere naam:Depostat / Primostat / Gestronol Hexanoate / Norhydroxyprogesterone Caproate / 17α-Hydroxy-19-norpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione Hexanoate / 17α-Hydroxy-19-norprogesterone Hexanoate
CAS:1253-28-7
MF:C26H38O4
MW:414.58
EINECS:215-010-2
Gestonorone caproate, also known as gestronol hexanoate or norhydroxyprogesterone caproate and sold under the brand names Depostat and Primostat, is a progestin medication which is used in the treatment of enlarged prostate and cancer of the endometrium. It is given by injection into muscle typically once a week.
Gestonorone caproate is used in the palliative treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy and endometrial cancer.It is used at a dose of 100 tot 200 mg once a week by intramuscular injection.
