| Synonyms: |
(16alpha)-17,21-dihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4,9(11)-triene-3,20-dione,
17,21-dihydroxy-16alpha-methylpregna-1,4,9(11)-triene-3,20-dione,
17alpha,21-dihydroxy-16alpha-methylpregna-1,4,9(11)-triene-3,20-dione,
Agamree,
vamorolona,
vamorolone,
vamorolonum,
VBP 15,
VBP-15,
VBP15
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| Definition: |
A 3-oxo-Delta(1),Delta(4)-steroid that is pregna-1,4,9(11)-trien-17-ol substituted by oxo, oxo, and hydroxy groups at positions 3, 20, and 21, respectively. It is approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy aged 2 years and older. |