| algestone | <chemical> 16 alpha,17-dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. Progestational dihydroxy derivative of progesterone. Its acetonide possesses anti-inflammatory properties. Pharmacological action: contraceptives, oral, synthetic, progestational hormones, synthetic. Chemical name: Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 16,17-dihydroxy-, (16alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| algestone acetophenide | <chemical> (16 alpha(r))-16,17-((1-phenylethylidene)bis(oxy))pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. A progesterone that has been used in estrus synchronization and has been evaluated as an injectable contraceptive in combination with estradiol enanthate. It is also used therapeutically as a topical anti-inflammatory and is applied topically in the treatment of acne. Pharmacological action: steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, topical anti-inflammatory agents, contraceptives, oral, synthetic, progestational hormones, synthetic. Chemical name: Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 16,17-((1-phenylethylidene)bis(oxy))-, (16alpha(R))- (12 Dec 1998) |