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Drospirenone

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

6β,7β:15β,16β -Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone, Dihydrospirorenone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H30O3
CAS Number:
67392-87-4
Molecular Weight:
366.49
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329831266
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
MDL number:
MFCD00867350
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

drospirenone

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C[C@]12CCC(=O)C=C1[C@@H]3C[C@@H]3[C@@H]4[C@@H]2CC[C@@]5(C)[C@H]4[C@@H]6C[C@@H]6[C@@]57CCC(=O)O7

InChI

1S/C24H30O3/c1-22-6-3-12(25)9-17(22)13-10-14(13)20-16(22)4-7-23(2)21(20)15-11-18(15)24(23)8-5-19(26)27-24/h9,13-16,18,20-21H,3-8,10-11H2,1-2H3/t13-,14+,15-,16+,18+,20-,21+,22-,23+,24+/m1/s1

InChI key

METQSPRSQINEEU-HXCATZOESA-N

Gene Information

human ... NR3C2(4306), PGR(5241)

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Drospirenone EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Drospirenone is a fourth-generation progestin that has antimineralocorticoid, and antiandrogenic activity in addition to potent progestogenic activity. In two recent studies drospirenone appeared to double the risk of venous thromboembolism compared to levonorgestrel, although other studies found little added risk.
Fourth-generation progestin; contraceptive

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H360

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Regulatory Information

监管及禁止进口产品

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T Simoncini et al.
Climacteric : the journal of the International Menopause Society, 13(1), 22-33 (2009-11-27)
Hormone therapy is effective for the relief of menopausal symptoms. For women with a uterus, addition of a progestogen is required to protect the endometrium. However, synthetic progestins differ in certain pharmacological characteristics that may have implications for clinical practice.
L M Lopez et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (1)(1), CD006586-CD006586 (2008-02-07)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common problem. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of PMS. Combined oral contraceptives (COCs), which have both progestin and estrogen, have been examined for their ability to relieve premenstrual symptoms. A COC containing
Cassiana R G Giribela et al.
Contraception, 86(1), 35-41 (2012-04-03)
Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) may lead to a rise in cardiovascular disease risk, possibly associated with changes in blood pressure and endothelial function. The objective was to evaluate the impact of COC containing 20 mcg of ethinylestradiol (EE) and 3
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Y000110504061833806128