17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate
- Definition
- Hydroxyprogesterone derivative that acts as a progestin and is used to reduce the risk of recurrent miscarriage and of premature birth. It is also used in combination with estrogen in the management of menstruation disorders.
- Definition Source
- Medical Subject Headings
- Used For
- 17-hydroxyprogesterone capronate
- 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone capronate
- 17 alpha-oxyprogesterone capronate
- delalutin
- hydroxyprogesterone caproate
- hydroxyprogesterone hexanoate
- Spanish
- caproato de 17 alfa-hidroxiprogesterona
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