Polyestriol phosphate
Skeletal structure of polyestriol phosphate (top) and ball-and-stick model of estriol phosphate (one monomer of polyestriol phosphate) (bottom)
Clinical data
Trade namesGynäsan, Klimadurin, Triodurin
Other namesPE3P; SEP; Poly(estriol phosphate); Estriol phosphate polymer; Estriol polymer with phosphoric acid
Routes of
administration		Intramuscular injection
Drug classEstrogen; Estrogen ester
Legal status
Legal status
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Pharmacokinetic data
BioavailabilityIM: High
MetabolitesEstriol, phosphoric acid, and metabolites of estriol
ExcretionUrine (as conjugates)
Identifiers
  • Estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,16α,17β-triol, polymer with phosphoric acid
CAS Number
UNII
Chemical and physical data
Formula(C18H23O5P)n
(n = variable)
Molar massPolymer: Variable
Repeat unit: 350.346 g/mol

Polyestriol phosphate (PE3P, SEP), sold under the brand names Gynäsan, Klimadurin, and Triodurin, is an estrogen medication which was previously used in menopausal hormone therapy (i.e., to treat menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women) and is no longer available.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

Medical uses

PE3P has been used at a dosage of 40 to 80 mg by intramuscular injection once every 4 to 8 weeks in menopausal hormone therapy.[13][10]

Available forms

PE3P has been available in the form of ampoules containing 50 to 80 mg in 1 or 2 mL aqueous solution.[13][14][15]

Pharmacology

PE3P is similar to polyestradiol phosphate (PEP), and is, likewise, an estrogen ester – specifically, an ester and prodrug of estriol – in the form of a polymer with phosphate linkers.[2][4][5][9] When adjusted for differences in molecular weight, PE3P contains the equivalent of about 80% of the amount of estriol.[16] As such, 40 mg PE3P corresponds to about 32 mg estriol.[16] Doses of PE3P of 10 mg or more have an extended duration of action.[17] A single intramuscular injection of 80 mg PE3P has a duration of about 1 month and of 80 mg about 2 months.[5][14]

The effects of PE3P on the vagina, uterus, pregnancy, prostate gland, coagulation, and fibrinolysis, as well as on mammary and endometrial cancer risk, have been studied.[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][16] The endometrial proliferation dose of PE3P over 14 days in women is 40 to 60 mg by intramuscular injection.[14]

Potencies and durations of natural estrogens by intramuscular injection
Estrogen Form Dose (mg) Duration by dose (mg)
EPD CICD
Estradiol Aq. soln. ? – <1 d
Oil soln. 40–60 – 1–2 ≈ 1–2 d
Aq. susp. ? 3.5 0.5–2 ≈ 2–7 d; 3.5 ≈ >5 d
Microsph. ? – 1 ≈ 30 d
Estradiol benzoate Oil soln. 25–35 – 1.66 ≈ 2–3 d; 5 ≈ 3–6 d
Aq. susp. 20 – 10 ≈ 16–21 d
Emulsion ? – 10 ≈ 14–21 d
Estradiol dipropionate Oil soln. 25–30 – 5 ≈ 5–8 d
Estradiol valerate Oil soln. 20–30 5 5 ≈ 7–8 d; 10 ≈ 10–14 d;
40 ≈ 14–21 d; 100 ≈ 21–28 d
Estradiol benz. butyrate Oil soln. ? 10 10 ≈ 21 d
Estradiol cypionate Oil soln. 20–30 – 5 ≈ 11–14 d
Aq. susp. ? 5 5 ≈ 14–24 d
Estradiol enanthate Oil soln. ? 5–10 10 ≈ 20–30 d
Estradiol dienanthate Oil soln. ? – 7.5 ≈ >40 d
Estradiol undecylate Oil soln. ? – 10–20 ≈ 40–60 d;
25–50 ≈ 60–120 d
Polyestradiol phosphate Aq. soln. 40–60 – 40 ≈ 30 d; 80 ≈ 60 d;
160 ≈ 120 d
Estrone Oil soln. ? – 1–2 ≈ 2–3 d
Aq. susp. ? – 0.1–2 ≈ 2–7 d
Estriol Oil soln. ? – 1–2 ≈ 1–4 d
Polyestriol phosphate Aq. soln. ? – 50 ≈ 30 d; 80 ≈ 60 d
Notes and sources
Notes: All aqueous suspensions are of microcrystalline particle size. Estradiol production during the menstrual cycle is 30–640 µg/d (6.4–8.6 mg total per month or cycle). The vaginal epithelium maturation dosage of estradiol benzoate or estradiol valerate has been reported as 5 to 7 mg/week. An effective ovulation-inhibiting dose of estradiol undecylate is 20–30 mg/month. Sources: See template.

Chemistry

See also: List of estrogen esters § Estriol esters

PE3P is a water-soluble polymer of estriol with phosphoric acid.[17]

History

PE3P was developed by the Swedish pharmaceutical company Leo Läkemedel AB in the 1960s.[2][9][17] It was introduced for medical use by 1968.[26][27]

Society and culture

Brand names

PE3P was marketed under brand names including Gynäsan, Klimadurin, and Triodurin.[6][13][14][15][28]

Availability

PE3P was marketed in Germany and Spain.[14][29]

See also

References

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  5. ^ a b c Labhart A (6 December 2012). Clinical Endocrinology: Theory and Practice. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 551–. ISBN 978-3-642-96158-8. The polymer of estradiol or estriol and phosphoric acid has an excellent depot action when given intramuscularly (polyestriol phosphate or polyestradiol phosphate) (Table 16). Phosphoric acid combines with the estrogen molecule at C3 and C17 to form a macromolecule. The compound is stored in the liver and spleen where the estrogen is steadily released by splitting off of the phosphate portion due to the action of alkaline phosphatase. [...] Conjugated estrogens and polyestriol and estradiol phosphate can also be given intravenously in an aqueous solution. Intravenous administration of ovarian hormones offers no advantages, however, and therefore has no practical significance. [...] The following duarations of action have been obtained with a single administration (WlED, 1954; LAURITZEN, 1968): [...] 50 mg polyestradiol phosphate ~ 1 month; 50 mg polyestriol phosphate ~ 1 month; 80 mg polyestriol phosphate ~ 2 months.
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  9. ^ a b c Ars Medici. 1971. pp. 194–196, 408, 786. Klinik in Lund die wirküng von Östriol an einem Urethritismaterial untersucht. Bei dem Präparat, Triodurin1-Leo, das bei der Prüfung verwendet wurde, handelt es sich um ein Polyöstriolphosphat, ein Polyester aus östra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,16α,17β-triol und Phosphorsäure. Das östriolmolekül wurde mittels Phosphorsäurebrücken in die polymere Form gebracht, und das Molekül ent-hält eine grosse Zahl von Östrioleinheiten (Kön vves, 1965). Das Präparat besitzt [...] Behandlung und Ergebnisse Sämtliche Patientinnen erhielten etwa jeden 2. Monat 50-80 mg Poly-ostriolphosphat. Die Frauen reagierten fast ausnahmslos zufriedenstellend auf diese Behandlung. Die meisten gaben spontane Besserung ihrer übrigen klimak- [...] Eigenschaften Klimadurin F. Ist ein aus natürlichem Oestriol gewonnenes Depot-östrogen. Das wasserlösliche, aber inaktive polymerisierte östriol-phosphat wird durch langsamen Abbau als biologisch wirksame Form kontinuierlich freigesetzt. Die östrogene Wirkung äussert sich fast ausschliesslich in einer Stimullerung der Cervixdrüsen und der Proli- [...]
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  12. ^ Campbell S (6 December 2012). The Management of the Menopause & Post-Menopausal Years: The Proceedings of the International Symposium held in London 24–26 November 1975 Arranged by the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of London. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 395–. ISBN 978-94-011-6165-7. In the Federal Republic of Germany between 10 and 20% of all climacteric women are on estrogen treatment. We have the following oral estrogens for a treatment. (t) Conjugated estrogens, (2) estradiol valerate, (3) ethinyl-estradiol and its cyclopentyl-enol ether, (4) stilbestrol, (5) ethinyl-estradiol-methyltestosterone, (6) estriol and estriol succinate, most of them as coated tablets. Several long acting injectable preparations are available: several esters of combined estradiol-testosterone, one of estradiol-dehydroepiandrosterone enanthate and a prolonged polyestriol phosphate are also available. Lastly, depot injections of estradiol- and stilbestrol-esters are on the market.
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  26. ^ Svensk Farmaceutisk Tidskrift. Sveriges Apotekareförbunds. 1973. pp. 713, 728. Ibland är de postmenopausala besvären så uttalade att östrogenbehandling kan anses befogad. Leo har för denna terapi introducerat Triovex (1960) och det långverkande polyöstriolfosfatet Triodurin (1968). [...] Med andra ord, i Triodurin är östriolmolekyler kopplade med fosforsyrabryggor till en polymer.» Vilka kliniska erfarenheter har man av Triodurin? »Erfarenheterna har visat att Triodurin är särskilt lämpligt vid östrogenbehandling när man vill [...] 1968 TRIODURIN Estriol som genom forsforsyrebryggor bringats i polymer form och därigenom ger en prolongerad effekt.
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  29. ^ Drugs Available Abroad. Gale Research. 1991. p. 176. ISBN 978-0-8103-7177-4. 790 * POLYESTRIOL PHOSPHATE Countries Where Available and Release Dates: Spain (1971). Brand Names and Manufacturers: • Klimadurin — Pharmacia Iberica (Spain) Drug Action: Estrogen. Indications/Usage: Menopausal symptoms; postmenopausal symptoms; posthysterectomy symptoms; estrogen replacement. How Supplied: 80 mg vials. Dosage: 80 mg every 4-8 weeks I.M. Precautions/Warnings: Biliary tract disease; endometriosis; uterine fibroma; hypercalcemia associated with tumors or metabolic bone disease; porphyria. Contraindications: Mammary tumors; estrogen-dependent tumors; history of cholestatic icterus; thrombophlebitis; thrombosis; thromboembolic disturbances; vaginal bleeding; pregnancy; lactation. Interactions: Oral anticoagulants; rifampin. [...] U.S. Treatments: Conjugated estrogens are commonly prescribed for menopausal symptoms in the U.S.
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