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Ethinylestradiol (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

G03CA01,L02AA03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000057-63-6

Chemical Formula

C20-H24-O2

Molecular Weight

296

Therapeutic Categories

Hormonal contraceptive for systemic use

Estrogen

Chemical Name

19-Norpregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol, (17α)-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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