Anecortave

Anecortave

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IUPAC_name = [2- [(8R,10S,13S,14R,17R)-
17-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-3-oxo-
2,6,7,8,12,14,15,16-octahydro-
1H-cyclopenta [a] phenanthren-17-yl] -
2-oxo-ethyl] acetate
CAS_number = 7753-60-8
ATC_prefix=S01
ATC_suffix=XA16
PubChem=111332
DrugBank=?
C=23 | H=30 | O=5
molecular_weight = 386.48
bioavailability = ?
metabolism = ?
elimination_half-life = ?
excretion = ?
pregnancy_category = ?
legal_status = Schedule 4 (Aust)
routes_of_administration = intravitreal depot injection

Anecortave (rINN) (pronEng|ænəˈkɔrteɪv) is a novel angiogenesis inhibitor used in the treatment of the exudative (wet) form of age-related macular degeneration. Although based on a steroid nucleus, it possesses little glucocorticoid activity. It will be marketed by Alcon as anecortave acetate for depot suspension under the trade name Retaane.

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