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A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders. It was also used formerly as a growth promoter in animals. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), diethylstilbestrol has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck, 11th ed) The FDA withdrew its approval for the use of all oral and parenteral drug products containing 25 milligrams or more of diethylstilbestrol per unit dose.[L43942]
Synonyms
(E)-3,4-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-hexene
Dietilestilbestrol
Diethylstilbestrolum
Diethylstilbestrol diphosphate
Diéthylstilbestrol
α,α'-diethyl-(E)-4,4'-stilbenediol
(E)-4,4'-(1,2-diethyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bisphenol
trans-4,4'-(1,2-diethyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bisphenol
4,4'-dihydroxy-α,β-diethylstilbene
Diethylstilbestrol diphosphate sodium
trans-Diethylstilbesterol
trans-Diethylstilbestrol
Stilboestrol
trans-Diethylstilboesterol
Diethylstilbestrol
DES
Brand Names
Honvol Tablets 100mg
Stilbestrol Tab 1mg
Stilbestrol Tablets 1.0 mg
Stilboestrol Tab 0.1mg
Stilbestrol Tablets 0.5 mg
Stilbestrol 1.0mg Tablet
Stilboestrol Tab 0.5mg
Stilbestrol Tablets 0.1 mg
Stilbestrol 0.5mg Tablet
Honvol Ampoules 250mg
Indication
Used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Previously used in the prevention of miscarriage or premature delivery in pregnant women prone to miscarriage or premature delivery.
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison
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