Methyltestosterone

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Methyltestosterone
Systematic (IUPAC) name
17alpha-methyl-4-androstene-3-one,17b-ol
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  ?
Excretion  ?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status
Routes  ?

Methyltestosterone is a 17-alpha-alkylated anabolic steroid used to treat men with a testosterone deficiency. 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.

Also knowns as: Android, Testred, Virilon [1]

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