Osaterone Acetate

Products Osaterone acetate is commercially available in tablet form as a veterinary drug. It has been approved in many countries since 2008. Structure and properties Osaterone acetate (C22H27ClO5, Mr = 406.9 g/mol) Effects Osaterone acetate (ATCvet QG04CX90) has antiandrogenic properties. Indications Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia in male dogs.

Drospirenone

Products Drospirenone is commercially available as a fixed combination with ethinyl estradiol for contraception in the form of film-coated tablets (Yasmin, Yasminelle, YAZ, generics, auto-generics). Drospirenone is also used in combination with estradiol for hormone replacement therapy (Angeliq). Bayer’s originals Yasmin, Yasminelle and YAZ will go off the market in many countries in December 2021. … Drospirenone

Dienogest

Products Dienogest is commercially available in many countries as a fixed combination with estradiol valerate in tablet form (Qlaira). Furthermore, a monopreparation for endometriosis therapy is available (Visanne, see under Dienogest Endometriosis). The fixed combination with ethinyl estradiol (Valette, generic) was approved in many countries in 2014. Dienogest + estradiol Qlaira has been on the … Dienogest

Dienogest (Endometriosis Therapy)

Products Dienogest is commercially available for endometriosis therapy in tablet form (Visanne, generic). Structure and properties Dienogest (C20H25NO2, Mr = 311.4 g/mol) is a derivative of 19-nortestosterone (nandrolone) and carries a cyanomethyl group. Effects Dienogest (ATC G03DB08) has progestogenic and antiandrogenic properties. The effects are due to selective binding to progesterone receptors. Dienogest abolishes the … Dienogest (Endometriosis Therapy)

Saw Palmetto

Products Extracts from the fruits of saw palmetto are commercially available in many countries, mainly in the form of capsules. The medicinal drug is available in pharmacies and drugstores, but is rarely used. Stem plant The saw palmetto, a member of the palm family, is a small palm tree that grows to a maximum height … Saw Palmetto

Nomegestrol Acetate

Products Nomegestrol acetate is commercially available as a fixed combination with the natural estrogen estradiol in the form of film-coated tablets (Zoely). It has been approved in many countries since 2012 and entered the market in 2013. Structure and properties Nomegestrol acetate (C23H30O4, Mr = 370.5 g/mol) is derived from progestin 19-norprogesterone and progesterone, respectively. … Nomegestrol Acetate

Mifepristone

Products Mifepristone is commercially available in tablet form (Mifegyne). It was first approved in 1988 and in many countries in 1999. Mifepristone was discovered in the 1980s at Roussel-Uclaf (RU) during the development of antiglucocorticoid agents and is therefore also known as RU 486. Structure and properties Mifepristone (C29H35NO2, Mr = 429.6 g/mol) is a … Mifepristone

Spironolactone

Products Spironolactone is commercially available in film-coated tablet form as a monopreparation (Aldactone) and in fixed combination with furosemide (Furospir). It was developed in the 1950s at G.D. Searle in Chicago and approved in 1959, and in many countries in 1961. Structure and properties Spironolactone (C24H32O4S, Mr = 416.6 g/mol) exists as a white to … Spironolactone

Oral Contraceptives

Products Oral contraceptives are commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and coated tablets. Numerous products with different active ingredients are available from different manufacturers. Structure and properties Oral contraceptives usually contain an estrogen (mainly ethinyl estradiol, sometimes estradiol) and a progestin. Preparations are also available that contain only a progestin (minipill, e.g., desogestrel, … Oral Contraceptives

Chlormadinone Acetate

Products Chlormadinone acetate is commercially available in tablet form in combination with ethinyl estradiol (Belara, Ladonna, Belarina, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. Structure and properties Chlormadinone acetate (C23H29ClO4, Mr = 404.9 g/mol) Effects Chlormadinone acetate (ATC G03DB06) has antiandrogenic properties. Indications In combination with ethinyl estradiol: hormonal contraception.