Desogestrel
- Generic Name
- Desogestrel
- Brand Names
- Apri 28 Day, Azurette 28 Day, Bekyree 28 Day, Caziant 28 Day, Cesia 28 Day, Cyred 28 Day, Emoquette, Enskyce 28 Day, Freya, Isibloom 28 Day, Juleber 28 Day, Kalliga, Kariva 28 Day, Linessa, Marvelon, Mircette 28 Day, Pimtrea Pack, Reclipsen, Simliya, Velivet 28 Day, Viorele 28 Day, Volnea 28 Day
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C22H30O
- CAS Number
- 54024-22-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 81K9V7M3A3
- Background
Desogestrel, a prodrug, is a third generation progestogen and hence, a member of the gonane family which was largely used in Europe before being approved in the US and Canada. It was firstly generated from a study that showed that 11-beta and 11-alkylidene substituent in nortestosterone can enhance the biological activity. Desogestrel is now produced semi-sy...
- Indication
Oral desogestrel is used in combination with ethinylestradiol as a contraceptive agent for the prevention of pregnancy.
Desogestrel is part of the combined oral contraceptives that contain a mix of estrogen and progestin which inhibit ovulation.
- Associated Conditions
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- Associated Therapies
- Contraception
Efficacy of Cyclic DSG Compared With Cyclic MPA for the Treatment of Anovulatory DUB
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2014-04-04
- Last Posted Date
- 2018-08-22
- Lead Sponsor
- Mahidol University
- Target Recruit Count
- 160
- Registration Number
- NCT02103764
- Locations
- 🇹ðŸ‡
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Study of the Efficacy of Dienogest in the Treatment of Uterine Leiomyomas When Compared to Desogestrel and Goserelin
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2012-11-30
- Last Posted Date
- 2020-08-13
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
- Target Recruit Count
- 14
- Registration Number
- NCT01738724
Postoperative Desogestrel for Endometriosis Related Pain
- First Posted Date
- 2012-03-21
- Last Posted Date
- 2015-04-09
- Lead Sponsor
- Mahidol University
- Target Recruit Count
- 40
- Registration Number
- NCT01559480
- Locations
- 🇹ðŸ‡
Faculty of medicine Siriraj hospital, Mahidol university, Bangkok noi, Bangkok, Thailand
🇹ðŸ‡Siriraj hospital Mahidol university, Bangkok noi, Bangkok, Thailand
Therapeutic Effect of Desogestrel on Ventilatory Control in Patients With Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2011-12-28
- Last Posted Date
- 2023-11-18
- Lead Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Target Recruit Count
- 1
- Registration Number
- NCT01500473
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
Assessment of Desogestrel in Ondine Syndrome
- First Posted Date
- 2010-11-18
- Last Posted Date
- 2013-11-14
- Lead Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
- Target Recruit Count
- 6
- Registration Number
- NCT01243697
- Locations
- 🇫🇷
Pitie salpetriere hospital, Paris, France
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