mestranol Report issue

Small molecule Approved FDA
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Mestranol is a biologically inactive prodrug of estrogen agonist ethinylestradiol. Enovid, a combination of mestranol and noretynodrel, was first oral contraceptive approved by FDA in 1960.   NCATS

Chemistry

  • SMILES: COC1=CC=C2[C@H]3CC[C@@]4(C)[C@@H](CC[C@@]4(O)C#C)[C@@H]3CCC2=C1
  • InChIKey: IMSSROKUHAOUJS-MJCUULBUSA-N
  • Mol. Mass: 310.4299
  • ALogP: 3.92
  • ChEMBL Molecule:
    mestranol  
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Pharmacology

  • Mechanism of Action:
  • Multi-specific: Missing data
  • Black Box: No
  • Availability: Prescription Only
  • Delivery Methods: Oral
  • Pro Drug: Yes

Combination drugs

( norethynodrel, mestranol - other name: enovid-e )
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( mestranol, norethindrone - other name: norethin 1/50m )
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( etynodiol acetate, mestranol )

Alternative names

33355 | 3-methoxyethynylestradiol | ee3-me | ethynylestradiol methyl ether | inostral | menophase | mestranol | norquen

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Indications (2)

Approved Indications (2)


 

Menstrual Cycle

Pregnancy (approved 1961)

Experimental Indications - Clinical Trial Phases 1-4 (0)

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