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Hexestrol diphosphate
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Hexestrol diphosphate (brand names Cytostatin, Cytostesin, Pharmestrin, Retalon Aquosum) is a synthetic, nonsteroidal estrogen of the stilbestrol group related to diethylstilbestrol and used as an estrogen and antineoplastic agent in the treatment of prostate cancer.[1][2][3] It is a water-soluble ester of hexestrol.[1] The medication has been known since at least 1956.[3]
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