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Diethylstilbestrol

Generic Name
Diethylstilbestrol
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C18H20O2
CAS Number
56-53-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
731DCA35BT

Overview

A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders. It was also used formerly as a growth promoter in animals. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), diethylstilbestrol has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck, 11th ed) The FDA withdrew its approval for the use of all oral and parenteral drug products containing 25 milligrams or more of diethylstilbestrol per unit dose.

Indication

Used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Previously used in the prevention of miscarriage or premature delivery in pregnant women prone to miscarriage or premature delivery.

Associated Conditions

No associated conditions information available.

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PPB Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

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Health Canada Drug Approvals

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STILBOESTROL TAB 0.1MG
allen & hanburys a glaxo canada ltd. co.
00003336
Tablet - Oral
.1 MG / TAB
12/31/1951
STILBESTROL TAB 1MG
everest pharmaceuticals ltd.
00508578
Tablet - Oral
1 MG / TAB
12/31/1980
STILBESTROL TABLETS 0.1 MG
02091488
Tablet - Oral
0.105 MG
7/30/1996
STILBESTROL TABLETS 1.0 MG
02091461
Tablet - Oral
1.0 MG
7/30/1996
STILBESTROL 1.0MG TABLET
glaxo canada inc
01904434
Tablet - Oral
1 MG / TAB
12/31/1991
STILBOESTROL TAB 0.5MG
allen & hanburys a glaxo canada ltd. co.
00003352
Tablet - Oral
.5 MG / TAB
12/31/1951
STILBESTROL TABLETS 0.5 MG
02100304
Tablet - Oral
0.51 MG
4/1/1997
STILBESTROL 0.5MG TABLET
glaxo canada inc
01904426
Tablet - Oral
.5 MG / TAB
12/31/1993

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