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Estradiol enantate | Estrogen |
Algestone acetophenide | Progestogen |
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Trade names | Perlutal, Topasel, Unalmes, Yectames, many others |
Other names | Estradiol enantate/dihydroxyprogesterone acetophenide; E2-EN/DHPA |
Routes of administration | Intramuscular injection |
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Estradiol enantate/algestone acetophenide, also known as estradiol enantate/dihydroxyprogesterone acetophenide (E2-EN/DHPA) and sold under the brand names Perlutal and Topasel among others, is a form of combined injectable birth control which is used to prevent pregnancy.[1][2][3] It contains estradiol enantate (E2-EN), an estrogen, and algestone acetophenide (dihydroxyprogesterone acetophenide; DHPA), a progestin.[1][2][3] The medication is given once a month by injection into muscle.[1][2][3]
E2-EN/DHPA is used widely throughout Latin America, is also marketed in Hong Kong, and was previously available in Portugal and Spain as well but was discontinued in these countries.[1][2][3][4]
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