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Toremifene
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Definition
: A first generation selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). Like TAMOXIFEN, it is an estrogen agonist for bone tissue and cholesterol metabolism but is antagonistic on mammary and uterine tissue.
Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
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Bone Density Conservation Agents
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Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators
Other names
FC1157a; FC 1157a; Citrate, Toremifene; Toremifene, (E)-
Isomer; Toremifene Citrate (1:1); Toremifene Citrate; Fareston; FC-
1157a
Drugs
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FARESTON
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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alpha-
sulfoxytoremifene
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Toremifene/*analogs & derivatives.
Chem Res Toxicol. 2007 Feb;20(2):300-10