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Available Dosage Strengths
5 mg/mL
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Estradiol Cypionate Injection, USP Description1-3
Estradiol cypionate is a long-acting injectable ester of 17β-estradiol, the principal estrogen produced by the ovaries in premenopausal women. It is formulated for intramuscular (IM) injection, typically in oil-based solutions allowing for slow release and prolonged systemic activity.
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Estradiol binds to estrogen receptors, which are widely distributed in reproductive tissues, the brain, bone, liver, and vasculature. Upon receptor binding, estradiol influences gene transcription, which may lead to a broad range of systemic and local effects:
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