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Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C23H31Cl2NO3
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/estramustine.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
440.403 g/mol
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Melting Point
104.5 oC
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H2O Solubility
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State
Solid
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LogP
4.636
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Dosage Forms
Capsule
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Indication
For the palliative treatment of patients with metastatic and/or progressive carcinoma of the prostate
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Pharmacology
Estramustine is an antineoplastic agent indicated in the palliative treatment of patients with metastatic and/or progressive carcinoma of the prostate. Estramustine is a combination of estradiol with nornitrogen mustard. The precise mechanism of action of estramustine is unknown. Unlike other alkylating agents, estramustine does not directly damage DNA.
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Absorption
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side effects and Toxicity
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals