.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.G_GenitoUrinarySystemAndSexHormones.G03D_Progestogens.G03DB01_Dydrogesterone.Dydrogesterone .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.G_GenitoUrinarySystemAndSexHormones.G03D_Progestogens.G03DB01_Dydrogesterone.Dydrogesterone| name: | Dydrogesterone |
| ATC code: | G03DB01 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Dydrogesterone is a synthetic progestogen, structurally related to progesterone, used in hormone replacement therapy, luteal phase support, management of various gynecological disorders such as dysmenorrhea, irregular menstrual cycles, endometriosis, and secondary amenorrhea. It is approved and in clinical use in many countries.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy adult female volunteers after single oral administration.
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