Gestodene

Gestodene

Clinical data
Routes of administration	oral administration
ATC code	G03AA10 (WHO)
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	in vitro 99% using 3H=R5020 / in vivo similar to progesterone
Elimination half-life	16 to 18 hrs.
Excretion	urinary tract mainly
Identifiers
IUPAC name (17S)-13-ethyl-17-ethynyl-17-hydroxy-1,2,6,7,8,9, 10,11,12,14-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
CAS Number	60282-87-3
PubChem CID	43249
E number	{{#property:P628}}
ECHA InfoCard	{{#property:P2566}}
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C21H26O2
Molar mass	310.430 g/mol

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Gestodene is a progestogen hormonal contraceptive. Products containing gestoden include Meliane which contains 20 mcg of ethinylestradiol and 75 mcg of gestodene and is used as a contraceptive. Gynera pills is an example of this.

See also

• Progestin