A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders. It was also used formerly as a growth promoter in animals. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), diethylstilbestrol has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck, 11th ed) The FDA withdrew its approval for the use of all oral and parenteral drug products containing 25 milligrams or more of diethylstilbestrol per unit dose.[L43942]
Synonyms
(E)-3,4-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-hexene
Stilboestrol
α,α'-diethyl-(E)-4,4'-stilbenediol
Diethylstilbestrol diphosphate sodium
Diethylstilbestrol diphosphate
Dietilestilbestrol
trans-Diethylstilboesterol
trans-4,4'-(1,2-diethyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bisphenol
Diethylstilbestrol
Diéthylstilbestrol
trans-Diethylstilbesterol
Diethylstilbestrolum
(E)-4,4'-(1,2-diethyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bisphenol
4,4'-dihydroxy-α,β-diethylstilbene
DES
trans-Diethylstilbestrol
Brand Names
Stilboestrol Tab 0.5mg
Stilbestrol Tablets 0.1 mg
Stilboestrol Tab 0.1mg
Stilbestrol Tab 1mg
Honvol Tablets 100mg
Stilbestrol 0.5mg Tablet
Stilbestrol 1.0mg Tablet
Honvol Ampoules 250mg
Stilbestrol Tablets 0.5 mg
Stilbestrol Tablets 1.0 mg
Indication
Used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Previously used in the prevention of miscarriage or premature delivery in pregnant women prone to miscarriage or premature delivery.
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