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
Gildess 1.5/30
Estalis 140/50 Mcg
Ortho-novum
Aranelle
Emzahh
Aurovela 1.5/30
Loestrin 24 Fe
MICROGESTIN Fe 1/20
Select 1/35 (28-day)
Ortho-Novum 777
Fyavolv
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate
Lyza
Alyacen 1/35
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate
Brevicon 0.5/35 28 Tab
Nylia 7/7/7
Oshih
Junel FE
Kaitlib Fe
Mimvey
Estalis 250/50 Mcg
MICROGESTIN Fe 1.5/30
GENERESS Fe
Nortrel 28 Day
LOESTRIN 1.5/30 21 Day
Junel Fe 1.5/30
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (28 Day)
Nortrel (21 Day Regimen)
Zenchent FE
Wera
Gildess Fe 1.5/30
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (28 Day)
Pirmella 1/35
Zenchent 0.4/35
Synphasic 21 Tablets
Ovcon 50
Larin 1.5/30
Briellyn
LOESTRIN 1/20 21 Day
Norlutate
Gildess Fe 1/20
Zeosa
Microgestin Fe 1/20
Tri-Legest Fe 28 Day
Larin Fe 1.5/30
Lo Minastrin Fe
Brevicon 1/35 28 Tab
Hailey 1.5/30
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
Norinyl
CombiPatch
Affodel
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Nortrel 7/7/7 (28 Day Regimen)
Mibelas 24 Fe
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol
Minastrin 24 Fe
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (21 Day)
Brevicon 0.5/35 21 Tab
Hailey Fe 1.5/30
Lolo
Melodetta 24 Fe
Norethindrone Acetate
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate
Balziva
Select 1/35 (21-day)
Cyonanz
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (28 Day)
Microgestin Fe 1.5/30
Necon 10/11
Microgestin 1/20
Myfembree
Norinyl 1/50 -(28-day Regimen)
Norlyda
Taysofy
Wymzya Fe
Taytulla
Ovcon 35
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Activelle
Heather
Jevantique
Blisovi 24 Fe
Tulana
Jinteli
Activella
Norlyroc
Vyfemla
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
Norinyl 1/50 21 Tab
Tri-Norinyl
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (28 Day)
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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