Term Name: megestrol acetate
Synonyms: 17-acetoxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 17-hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione 17-acetate, 17alpha-acetoxy-6-dehydro-6-methylprogesterone, 17alpha-hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione acetate, 6-dehydro-6-methyl-17alpha-acetoxyprogesterone, 6-methyl-17alpha-acetoxypregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 6-methyl-17alpha-hydroxy-delta(sup 6)-progesterone acetate, 6-methyl-3,20-dioxopregna-4,6-dien-17-yl acetate, 6-methyl-6-dehydro-17alpha-acetoxyprogesterone, 6-methyl-delta(sup 4,6)-pregnadien-17alpha-ol-3,20-dione acetate, 6-methyl-delta(sup 6)-dehydro-17alpha-acetoxyprogesterone, BDH 1298, BDH-1298, BDH1298, magestin, Maygace, Megace, Megeron, Megestat, Megestil, Megestin, Niagestin, Ovaban, Ovarid, Pallace, SC 10363, SC-10363, SC10363, Volidan
Definition: A steroid ester resulting from the formal condensation of the hydroxy group of megestrol with the carboxy group of acetic acid. It is an appetite stimulant used for the treatment of anorexia and cachexia. Also used for birth control and for the treatment of breast cancer.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:6723]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid 20-oxo steroid acetate ester steroid ester
has_functional_parent: megestrol
has_role: antineoplastic agent appetite enhancer contraceptive drug progestin synthetic oral contraceptive