Thursday, September 25, 2014

Reverse Engineering II


A 51 year old woman taking the compound shown above is cautioned not to take it long term because of risks for stroke, venous thromboembolism, breast cancer, and cholecystitis.

Challenge: What is the drug and what is she taking it for?

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2 comments:

  1. RaHSeptember 26, 2014 at 2:25 AM

    looks like estrogen based on the typical structure of steroids.
    she probably has a estrogen replacement therapy because of her menopause!

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  2. CraigOctober 17, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    yep, you're right! nice deduction
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    Reverse Engineering II

    This is estrogen therapy for menopause.

    Sources: UpToDate; Wikipedia.

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