Chemical formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₃ Molecular mass: 330.461 g/mol
Hydroxyprogesterone is a synthetic progestin. The mechanism by which hydroxyprogesterone reduces the risk of recurrent preterm birth is not known. Hydroxyprogesterone is indicated to reduce the risk of preterm birth in women with a singleton pregnancy who have a history of singleton spontaneous preterm birth.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| G03DA03 | Hydroxyprogesterone | G Genito urinary system and sex hormones → G03 Sex hormones and modulators of the genital system → G03D Progestogens → G03DA Pregnen (4) derivatives |
Hydroxyprogesterone is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Austria (AT)
Ecuador (EC)
Japan (JP)
Mexico (MX)
Singapore (SG)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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