Fosfestrol

Fosfestrol
Clinical data
Trade names Honvan, Difostilben, Fosfostilben, Fostrolin, Stilbol, Stilphostrol, Vagestrol
Synonyms Diethylstilbestrol diphosphate; Stilbestrol diphosphate; DESDP; DESP
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Intramuscular injection
Drug class Nonsteroidal estrogen; Estrogen ester
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  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
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Chemical and physical data
Formula C18H22O8P2
Molar mass 428.310 g/mol
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Fosfestrol (INN, BAN, JAN) (brand names Honvan, Difostilben, Fosfostilben, Fostrolin, Stilbol, Stilphostrol, Vagestrol, among others), also known as diethylstilbestrol diphosphate (USAN), abbreviated as DESDP or DESP, is a synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen of the stilbestrol group which is or has been used in the treatment of prostate cancer.[1][2] It is a prodrug of diethylstilbestrol.[3] The drug has been marketed widely throughout the world, including in the United States, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, and Mexico.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Index Nominum 2000: International Drug Directory. Taylor & Francis. January 2000. pp. 332–. ISBN 978-3-88763-075-1.
  2. Shanbhag (1 January 2008). Pharmacology: Prep Manual for Undergraduates. Elsevier India. pp. 463–. ISBN 978-81-312-1153-3.
  3. Urotext (1 January 2001). Urotext-Luts: Urology. Urotext. pp. 386–. ISBN 978-1-903737-03-3.



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