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Drug profile · INN

ethylestrenol

ethylestrenol (MAXIBOLIN) is a androgen receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — ethylestrenol
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

ethylestrenol (MAXIBOLIN) is a androgen receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ethylestrenol
Brand MAXIBOLIN
Mechanism Androgen Receptor agonist
Target Androgen receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation ELIXIR

Mechanism of action

Androgen Receptor agonist

Primary target: Androgen receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is ethylestrenol?

ethylestrenol (MAXIBOLIN) is a androgen receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ethylestrenol?

MAXIBOLIN is a marketed brand name for ethylestrenol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ethylestrenol?

ethylestrenol has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.