Cyproterone acetate
- Generic Name
- Cyproterone acetate
- Brand Names
- Androcur, Cléo -35, Cyestra-35, Diane
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C24H29ClO4
- CAS Number
- 427-51-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 4KM2BN5JHF
Overview
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.
Background
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.
Indication
For the palliative treatment of patients with advanced prostatic carcinoma.
Associated Conditions
- Menstrual Irregularities
- Osteoporosis
- Paraphilia
- Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
- Primary Amenorrhoea
- Secondary Amenorrhea
- Severe Acne
- Advanced carcinoma of the prostate
- Metastatic Carcinoma of the Prostate
FDA Approved Products
Singapore Approved Products
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