Estradiol propoxyphenylpropionate
Estradiol propoxyphenylpropionate (pronunciation: es-tra-DYE-ol pro-POX-i-fen-il-PRO-pi-o-nate) is a synthetic, steroidal estrogen that is used in hormone therapy. It is a long-acting estrogen ester.
Etymology
The term "Estradiol propoxyphenylpropionate" is derived from the names of its two main components: "Estradiol", which is a type of estrogen, and "propoxyphenylpropionate", which is a type of ester.
Pharmacology
Estradiol propoxyphenylpropionate is a prodrug of estradiol, one of the main sex hormones in women. It is used in hormone therapy to treat symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. It can also be used in the treatment of certain types of breast cancer and prostate cancer.
Related Terms
- Estradiol: The primary female sex hormone.
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women.
- Hormone therapy: A treatment method that involves administering hormones to treat diseases.
- Prodrug: A medication or compound that, after administration, is metabolized into a pharmacologically active drug.
- Estrogen ester: A kind of estrogen that is chemically linked to a fatty acid to form a prodrug.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Estradiol propoxyphenylpropionate
- Wikipedia's article - Estradiol propoxyphenylpropionate
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