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 acetate and ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate
Larin 1/20
Gildess 1/20
Blisovi Fe 1/20
GENERESS Fe
Necon 777
Norinyl 1/50 -(28-day Regimen)
Synphasic-28 Tablets
LOESTRIN 1.5/30 21 Day
Nexesta Fe
Lolo
Activelle
Incassia
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (21 Day)
Zenchent
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (21 Day)
Necon 777 777
Affodel
Sharobel
Larin Fe 1.5/30
Microgestin
Jevantique Lo
Cyonanz
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (21 Day)
Tilia Fe
Norlyroc
TARINA Fe 1/20
Alyacen 1/35
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Brevicon 0.5/35 21 Tab
Estalis 250/50 Mcg
Brevicon
Junel Fe 24
Charlotte 24Fe
CombiPatch
Microgestin 24 Fe
Nor QD
Nora BE
Rhuzdah
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (28 Day)
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (28 Day)
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (28 Day)
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Tri-Norinyl
Activella
Estradiol / Norethindrone Acetate
LOESTRIN 1/20 21 Day
Nylia 7/7/7
Brevicon 0.5/35 28 Tab
Select 1/35 (28-day)
Aygestin
Hailey 1.5/30
Generess
Minastrin 24 Fe
Oshih
Nortrel 28 Day
Tulana
Merzee
Hailey Fe 1.5/30
Select 1/35 (21-day)
Jevantique
Wymzya Fe
Melodetta 24 Fe
Ortho Micronor
Lomedia 24 Fe
Junel 1.5/30
MICROGESTIN Fe 1/20
Lopreeza
Layolis Fe
Cyclafem 7/7/7
Microgestin Fe 1/20
Synphasic 21 Tablets
Cyclafem 1/35
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (28 Day)
Gildess Fe 1.5/30
Aurovela 1/20
Activelle Ld
Modicon
Gildess 1.5/30
Norethindrone
Estalis Sequi
Gemmily
Larin Fe 1/20
Necon (28 Day Regimen)
Microgestin Fe 1.5/30
Zenchent 0.4/35
Brevicon 1/35 28 Tab
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
HAILEY Fe 1/20
FEMCON Fe
Oriahnn
Junel FE
Mimvey Lo
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Fyavolv
Microgestin Fe
Mimvey
Aranelle
Gallifrey
Emzahh
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Aurovela Fe 1/20
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
Amabelz
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate
Necon 0.5/35
Estalis 140/50 Mcg
Ovcon 35
Synphasic 28 Tablets
Zenchent FE
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol
Femhrt
Norinyl 1/50 21 Tab
Vyfemla
WYMZYA Fe
Ortho Novum 1/35
Blisovi 24 Fe
Blisovi Fe 1.5/30
Microgestin 1/20
Gildess Fe 1/20
Junel Fe 1/20
Larin 24 Fe
Taysofy
Gildess 24 Fe
Taytulla
Lyleq
Norinyl 1/50 28 Tab
Tarina Fe 1/20 EQ
Ryeqo
Micronor Tablets 28-day
Norinyl 1/50 -(21-day Regimen)
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30 28 Day
Dasetta 1/35
MICROGESTIN Fe 1.5/30
Jinteli
Nortrel 7/7/7 (28 Day Regimen)
Necon
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate
Norethindrone acetate
Necon 1/35 (28 Day Regimen)
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (21 Day)
Ortho-novum
Loestrin 1.5/30
Minestrin 1/20
Leena
Camila
Loestrin 21 1/20
Dasetta 7/7/7
Micronor
Necon 1/35
Nylia 1/35
Brevicon 1/35 21 Tab
Junel 21 Day
Ovcon 50
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (21 Day)
Wera
Ortho-Novum 777
Tri-Legest Fe 28 Day
Jolivette
Tarina 24 Fe
Briellyn
Ortho-novum 10/11
Loestrin 24 Fe
Norlutate
Pirmella 7/7/7
Zeosa
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Alyacen 7/7/7
Errin
Lo Loestrin Fe
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Deblitane
Myfembree
Lo Minastrin Fe
Loestrin 21 Day
Movisse
Norlyda
Philith
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (28 Day)
Lyza
Aurovela 1.5/30
Mibelas 24 Fe
Microgestin 1.5/30
Nortrel (21 Day Regimen)
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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