An anti-androgen that, in the form of its acetate (CYPROTERONE ACETATE), also has progestational properties. It is used in the treatment of hypersexuality in males, as a palliative in prostatic carcinoma, and, in combination with estrogen, for the therapy of severe acne and hirsutism in females.

DUI

D003534 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0005524

CAS

3'H-Cyclopropa(1,2)pregna-1,4,6-triene-3,20-dione, 6-chloro-1,2-dihydro-17-hydroxy-, (1beta,2beta)-

Previous indexing

Androgens/antagonists & inhibitors (1968-1971)

History note

74(72)

Public note

74