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Preferred term

Oxymetholone  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A synthetic hormone with anabolic and androgenic properties. It is used mainly in the treatment of anemias. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002), this compound may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 138231-84-2 ((5 alpha,17 alpha)-isomer)
  • 18045-52-8 ((17 beta)-isomer)
  • 434-07-1 (Oxymetholone)
  • Androstan-3-one, 17-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethylene)-17-methyl-, (5alpha,17beta)-
  • Hydroxymetholone
  • L76T0ZCA8K
  • Oxymethalone

Pharmacological Action(s)

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  • French

  • 138231-84-2 ((5 alpha,17 alpha)-isomer)
  • 18045-52-8 ((17 beta)-isomer)
  • 434-07-1 (Oxymetholone)
  • Androstan-3-one, 17-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethylene)-17-methyl-, (5alpha,17beta)-
  • L76T0ZCA8K

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DSL9LKZ6-R

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