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
LOESTRIN 1.5/30 21 Day
Estalis Sequi
Minastrin 24 Fe
Brevicon 0.5/35 21 Tab
Norethindrone acetate
Ortho-novum
Nylia 7/7/7
Etyqa
Vyfemla
AUROVELA Fe
Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate
Junel Fe 1/20
Aygestin
Blisovi Fe 1/20
MICROGESTIN Fe 1/20
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
TARINA Fe 1/20
Movisse
Pirmella 1/35
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (21 Day)
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
Larin Fe 1.5/30
HAILEY Fe 1/20
Jevantique Lo
Necon 0.5/35
Leena
Microgestin 1.5/30
Balziva
Micronor Tablets 28-day
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
Norlutate
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Necon
Nexesta Fe
Ryeqo
Lopreeza
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate
Loestrin 21 Day
Emzahh
Necon 1/35 (28 Day Regimen)
Jencycla
Microgestin Fe 1/20
Charlotte 24Fe
Merzee
Activelle
Brevicon
Cyclafem 1/35
Gildess 24 Fe
Lupaneta Pack
Microgestin Fe
Junel FE
Norlyroc
Norethindrone Acetate
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (21 Day)
Larin 24 Fe
Mibelas 24 Fe
Loestrin 1.5/30
Alyacen 7/7/7
Hailey 1.5/30
Gildess 1.5/30
Amabelz
WYMZYA Fe
FEMCON Fe
GENERESS Fe
Norethindrone
Tarina 24 Fe
Femhrt
Nor QD
Mimvey Lo
Estalis 140/50 Mcg
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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