Products Proligeston is commercially available as an injection suspension. It has been approved in many countries since 1979. Structure and properties Proligestone (C24H34O4, Mr = 386.5 g/mol) is a synthetic progestin. Effects Proligestone (ATCvet QG03DA90) has progestogenic and antigonodotrophic properties. Indications For estrus regulation in bitches, cats, and ferrets.
Products Megestrol is commercially available in the form of tablets for cats (Megecat). It has been approved in many countries since 1985. Structure and properties Megestrol acetate (C24H32O4, Mr = 384.5 g/mol) is a synthetic progesterone derivative. It exists as a white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Megestrol acetate (ATCvet QG03DB02) … Megestrol Acetate
Products Altrenogest is marketed as a solution for administration as a veterinary drug. It has been approved in many countries since 2006. Structure and properties Altrenogest (C21H26O2, Mr = 310.4 g/mol) is a derivative of progesterone. Effects Altrenogest (ATCvet QG03DX90) reduces the secretion of LH and FSH. Indications Altrenogest is used in gilts to synchronize … Altrenogest