Metapristone
Metapristone is a synthetic and steroidal anti-progestogen with additional anti-glucocorticoid and anti-androgen activity. It is used in the treatment of gynecological disorders.
Chemistry[edit | edit source]
Metapristone is a synthetic steroidal anti-progestogen, or an antagonist of the progesterone receptor. It is also an antagonist of the glucocorticoid receptor and has anti-androgen activity.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Metapristone has been found to inhibit the growth of uterine fibroid cells and endometrial cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. It has been proposed for use in the treatment of these conditions.
Clinical use[edit | edit source]
Metapristone is used in the treatment of gynecological disorders such as uterine fibroids and endometrial cancer. It is also being investigated for use in the treatment of breast cancer.
See also[edit | edit source]
| Metapristone Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| |
Translate to: East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
