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Formestane



Formestane
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-4-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-
2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-
cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-dione
Identifiers
CAS number 566-48-3
ATC code L02BG02
PubChem 11273
Chemical data
Formula C19H26O3 
Mol. mass 302.408 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
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Therapeutic considerations
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Formestane belongs to a class of drugs known as aromatase inhibitors. It is used in the treatment of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer in post-menopausal women. It is available as an intramuscular depot injection (Lentaron).

Formestane is often used to suppress estrogen production from anabolic steroids or prohormones.

Formestane has poor oral bioavailability and as such is no longer popular as many orally available aromatase inhibitors have been developed.

It is available as a supplement for bodybuilders in transdermal formulations.


 
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