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Trade names | Surestryl |
Other names | R-2858, RU-2858, NSC-118191; 11β-Methoxy-17α-ethynylestradiol; 11β-MeO-EE 11β-Methoxy-17α-ethynylestra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17β-diol |
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Routes of administration | By mouth |
Drug class | Estrogen; Estrogen ether |
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Bioavailability | 33%[1] |
Protein binding | Minimal[1] |
Metabolism | Liver[2] |
Elimination half-life | 8.2 hours[1] |
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Formula | C21H26O3 |
Molar mass | 326.436 g·mol−1 |
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Moxestrol, sold under the brand name Surestryl, is an estrogen medication which has been used in Europe for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and menstrual disorders.[3][4][2][5][6] It is taken by mouth.[6] In addition to its use as a medication, moxestrol has been used in scientific research as a radioligand of the estrogen receptor.[7]
Moxestrol is a synthetic oestrogen with actions and uses similar to thosre described for the oestrogens in general. Moxestrol is reponed to have a prolonged duration of action. It has been given by mouth in the treatment of menopausal, postmenopausal, and menstrual symptoms. Dose have ranged from 50 to 100 μg weekly for long-term therapy to 25 to 250 μg daily for short-term use.