Diethylstilbestrol

APS Brand of Diethylstilbestrol; Agostilben; Apstil; Co-Pharma Brand of Diethylstilbestrol; Diethylstilbestrol, (Z)-Isomer; Diethylstilbestrol, Disodium Salt; Distilbène; Gerda Brand of Diethylstilbestrol; Shire Brand of Diethylstilbestrol
A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders. It was also used formerly as a growth promoter in animals. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), diethylstilbestrol has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck, 11th ed)