Drug Name |
Cyproterone |
Drug ID |
BADD_D00554 |
Description |
An anti-androgen that, in the form of its acetate (cyproterone acetate), also has progestational properties. It is used in the treatment of hypersexuality in males, as a palliative in prostatic carcinoma, and, in combination with estrogen, for the therapy of severe acne and hirsutism in females. |
Indications and Usage |
For the palliative treatment of patients with advanced prostatic carcinoma. |
Marketing Status |
Not Available |
ATC Code |
G03HA01 |
DrugBank ID |
DB04839
|
KEGG ID |
D07766
|
MeSH ID |
D003534
|
PubChem ID |
5284537
|
TTD Drug ID |
D06AEO
|
NDC Product Code |
53104-7635; 46439-8720; 59010-000 |
Synonyms |
Cyproterone | Cyproterone, 1alpha,2 alpha,9 beta,10 alpha-Isomer |