Norethisterone, also known as norethindrone, is a synthetic progestational hormone belonging to the 19-nortestosterone-derived class of progestins.[A10367] It is further classified as a second-generation progestin, along with [levonorgestrel] and its derivatives, and is the active form of several other progestins including [norethynodrel] and [lynestrenol].[A10367] Norethisterone mimics the actions of endogenous [progesterone], albeit with a greater potency,[A188075] and is used on its own or in combination with estrogen derivatives in a variety of applications including contraception and hormone replacement therapy.[L9527,L10301,L10304,L10307] First derived in 1951 in Mexico City, norethisterone was originally intended for use as a remedy for irregular menstruation and endometriosis, and was not marketed for use as an oral contraceptive until 1962.[L10439]
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate
Etyqa
Norinyl 1/50 28 Tab
Gildess 24 Fe
Ortho Micronor
Hailey Fe 1.5/30
Jolivette
Camila
Aurovela 1.5/30
Dasetta 1/35
Femhrt
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
Merzee
Necon 777 777
Estalis 250/50 Mcg
Nortrel 28 Day
Tri-Norinyl
Norethindrone Acetate
Cyclafem 7/7/7
Brevicon 0.5/35 21 Tab
Ovcon 50
Lomedia 24 Fe
Necon 1/35 (28 Day Regimen)
Gildess 1.5/30
Loestrin 21 1/20
Microgestin 24 Fe
Synphasic-28 Tablets
Larin 24 Fe
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Microgestin Fe
Brevicon 1/35 28 Tab
Norlyroc
Ortho Novum 1/35
Heather
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (21 Day)
Lo Loestrin Fe
Loestrin 24 Fe
Aygestin
Junel FE
Wera
Sharobel
Oshih
Estradiol / Norethindrone Acetate
CombiPatch
Microgestin 1/20
Myfembree
Brevicon
Mimvey
Ortho-Novum 777
Estalis Sequi
Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate
Nora-BE
Larin Fe 1.5/30
Norinyl 1/50 -(28-day Regimen)
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (28 Day)
Norinyl
Junel Fe 28 Day
Zenchent 0.4/35
Activelle
Cyclafem 1/35
Jencycla
Junel Fe 24
Alyacen 7/7/7
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (21 Day)
Deblitane
Pirmella 1/35
Necon
Nortrel 21 Day
Taytulla
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate
MICROGESTIN Fe 1/20
Gallifrey
Indication
Norethisterone is indicated as an oral contraceptive when given as monotherapy[L9527] or in combination with an estrogen component, such as [ethinylestradiol] or [estradiol].[L10313,L10307] In combination with an estrogen component, oral norethisterone is also indicated as a hormone replacement therapy in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis and moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms arising from menopause.[L10304] When applied via transdermal patch, the combination of norethisterone and estradiol is indicated for the treatment of hypoestrogenism, vulvovaginal atrophy, and moderate-severe vasomotor symptoms.[L10301] Norethisterone, taken in combination with intramuscular [leuprolide], is also indicated for the symptomatic treatment of endometriosis-related pain.[L10310]
Categories
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Anti-Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormones
Combination Contraceptives (with Estrogen and derivatives)
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