Estramustine
Brand names,
Estramustine
Analogs
Estramustine
Brand Names Mixture
Estramustine
Chemical_Formula
C23H31Cl2NO3
Estramustine
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/estramustine.htm
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fda sheet
Estramustine
msds (material safety sheet)
Estramustine
Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Estramustine
Molecular Weight
440.403 g/mol
Estramustine
Melting Point
104.5 oC
Estramustine
H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Estramustine
State
Solid
Estramustine
LogP
4.636
Estramustine
Dosage Forms
Capsule
Estramustine
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
No information avaliable
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side effects and Toxicity
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals