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                                                                Synonyms: Emcyt® | Estracyt®
                                 estramustine is an approved drug (FDA (1981)) Compound class: 
                                                            Synthetic organic
                                 
                                    
                                        Comment: Estramustine is a synthetic analogue combining estradiol and nornitrogen mustard. It is a DNA alkylating agent with antineoplastic activity. Marketed formulations contain estramustine phosphate sodium (PubChem CID 444000).   View more information in the IUPHAR Pharmacology Education Project: estramustine | 
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| Summary of Clinical Use  | 
| Estramustine is approved to treat metastatic or progressive prostate cancer. | 
| Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects  | 
| Estramustine alkylates and cross-links DNA, resulting in disruption of DNA function, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis. | 
| External links  | 
| For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com |