Hexestrol diphosphate (brand names Cytostatin, Cytostesin, Pharmestrin, Retalon Aquosum) is a synthetic, nonsteroidal estrogen of the stilbestrol group related to diethylstilbestrol and used as an estrogen and antineoplastic agent in the treatment of prostate cancer.[1][2][3] It is a water-soluble ester of hexestrol.[1] The medication has been known since at least 1956.[3]
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Trade names | Cytostatin, Cytostesin, Pharmestrin, Retalon Aquosum |
Other names | DA-268; NSC-35752 |
Routes of administration | Intravenous injection |
Drug class | Estrogen; Nonsteroidal estrogen |
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Formula | C18H24O8P2 |
Molar mass | 430.330 g·mol−1 |
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