Methyltestosterone

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Methyltestosterone
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(17β)-17-hydroxy-17-methylandrost-4-ene-3-one
Identifiers
CAS number 58-18-4
ATC code G03BA02
PubChem 4160
Chemical data
Formula C20H30O2 
Mol. mass 302.451
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Metabolism Liver
Half life 6-8 hours
Excretion 90% urine / 10% feces
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status

Schedule III (US)
Routes oral
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Confiscated methyltestosterone.

Methyltestosterone, also known as Android, Testred and Virilon is a 17-alpha-alkylated anabolic steroid used to treat men with a testosterone deficiency.[1] It is also used in women to treat breast cancer, breast pain, swelling due to pregnancy, and with the addition of estrogen it can treat symptoms of menopause.


[edit] References

  1. ^ "Truestar health". http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/1150009.html. 
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