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chlormadinone acetate + ethinyl estradiol (Balianca / Belara / CG5025)

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Faes · AR · Small Molecule

What is chlormadinone acetate + ethinyl estradiol?

chlormadinone acetate + ethinyl estradiol is a small molecule developed by Faes. It is approved for therapeutic indications via oral (po).

Drug Profile

Brand NamesBalianca, Belara, CG5025
CompanyFaes
Drug ClassSmall Molecule
Molecular TargetAR, ESR1
RouteOral (PO)
StatusApproved
Sources: ClinicalTrials.gov, Faes

Mechanism of Action

Molecular Targets

chlormadinone acetate + ethinyl estradiol acts on 2 molecular targets:

ARandrogen receptor (TFM, NR3C4)
ESR1estrogen receptor 1 (ESR, ESTRR)
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Therapeutic Indications

chlormadinone acetate + ethinyl estradiol is developed for 2 unique indications across 2 therapeutic areas.

Therapeutic AreaConditionPhase
Reproductive system and breast disordersPolycystic ovaries✓ Approved
Endocrine disordersPolycystic ovarian syndrome✓ Approved

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