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Preferred term

17 alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Hydroxyprogesterone derivative that acts as a PROGESTIN and is used to reduce the risk of recurrent MISCARRIAGE and of PREMATURE BIRTH. It is also used in combination with ESTROGEN in the management of MENSTRUATION DISORDERS.

Entry terms

  • 17-alpha-Hydroxy-Progesterone Caproate
  • 17 alpha-Oxyprogesterone Capronate
  • 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Capronate
  • 276F2O42F5
  • 630-56-8
  • Hexanoic acid, 3,20-dioxopregn-4-en-17-yl ester
  • Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate
  • Hydroxyprogesterone Hexanoate
  • Oxyprogesterone Caproate

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-VHWNPXF1-M

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