Gestodene (Gestoden)
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| Molar mass | 310. 43 g/mol |
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| CAS ID | 60282-87-3 |
| Formula | C21H26O2 |
| Trade name | Femodene, Femodette, Gynera, Harmonet, Meliane, Minesse, Minulet, others |
| Drug class | Progestogen; Progestin |
| Elimination half-life | 12–15 hours |
| Metabolism | Liver (reduction, hydroxylation) |
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| ID | 2432076 |
About Gestodene (Gestoden)
Gestodene, sold under the brand names Femodene and Minulet among others, is a progestin medication which is used in birth control pills for women. It is also used in menopausal hormone therapy. The medication is available almost exclusively in combination with an estrogen. It is taken by mouth.