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
Amabelz
Incassia
Oshih
WYMZYA Fe
Junel Fe 1/20
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Gildess 1.5/30
Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate
Tarina 24 Fe
Ortho-novum 10/11
Zenchent 0.4/35
Activella
Gallifrey
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20 28 Day
Lopreeza
Microgestin 1/20
Larin Fe 1.5/30
Lo Minastrin Fe
Gildess 1/20
Lomedia 24 Fe
Activelle Ld
Jinteli
Aurovela 24 Fe
Brevicon
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Jencycla
Vyfemla
Loestrin 21 Day
Nortrel 7/7/7 (28 Day Regimen)
Junel Fe 1.5/30
AUROVELA Fe
Nortrel (21 Day Regimen)
Junel 1.5/30
Necon 777
Loestrin 24 Fe
Norethindrone acetate
Necon
Necon 1/35
Junel Fe 24
LOESTRIN 1/20 21 Day
Loestrin 21 1/20
Oriahnn
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (28 Day)
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
ESTROSTEP Fe
Hailey 1.5/30
Norinyl 1/50 28 Tab
Norinyl 1/50 -(28-day Regimen)
Ovcon 50
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (21 Day)
Microgestin 1.5/30
Nora BE
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (28 Day)
Hailey 24 Fe
Merzee
Jevantique Lo
Ortho-Novum 777
Microgestin Fe
Gemmily
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (28 Day)
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20
Pirmella 1/35
Brevicon 0.5/35 28 Tab
Select 1/35 (21-day)
Loestrin Fe 28 Day
Kaitlib Fe
Norlyda
Etyqa
Aurovela 1.5/30
Microgestin
Gildess Fe 1.5/30
MICROGESTIN Fe 1/20
Gildess 24 Fe
Jolivette
Aygestin
Necon 1/35 (28 Day Regimen)
Norinyl 1/50 21 Tab
Lupaneta Pack
Zenchent
HAILEY Fe 1/20
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (21 Day)
Larin 1.5/30
Nexesta Fe
Nor QD
Select 1/35 (28-day)
Cyclafem 1/35
Necon 777 777
Mibelas 24 Fe
Norinyl 1/50 -(21-day Regimen)
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
Deblitane
Synphasic 21 Tablets
Tilia Fe
Tri-Norinyl
Larin Fe 1/20
Charlotte 24Fe
Lo Loestrin Fe
Mimvey Lo
Tarina Fe 1/20 EQ
Zenchent FE
GENERESS Fe
Philith
Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate
Rhuzdah
Taytulla
Generess
Lolo
Finzala
Blisovi 24 Fe
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Estalis 250/50 Mcg
Ortho-novum
Aranelle
Balziva
Layolis Fe
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (28 Day)
Nylia 1/35
Cyclafem 7/7/7
Necon 10/11
Tulana
Larin 1/20
Brevicon 1/35 21 Tab
Mimvey
Gildess Fe 1/20
Ortho Novum 135
Dasetta 1/35
Fyavolv
Estracomb
Minastrin 24 Fe
Synphasic-28 Tablets
Estalis Sequi
Lyleq
Femhrt
Gildagia
Minestrin 1/20
Blisovi Fe 1/20
Microgestin 24 Fe
Brevicon 1/35 28 Tab
Synphasic 28 Tablets
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (21 Day)
Pirmella 7/7/7
Norethindrone
Camila
Modicon
Estalis 140/50 Mcg
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate
Nylia 7/7/7
Myfembree
Norinyl
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (28 Day)
Briellyn
Larin 24 Fe
CombiPatch
Nortrel 28 Day
Aurovela Fe 1/20
Wymzya Fe
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30 28 Day
Microgestin Fe 1.5/30
Nora-BE
Necon (28 Day Regimen)
Loestrin 1.5/30
Zeosa
Micronor Tablets 28-day
MICROGESTIN Fe 1.5/30
Movisse
Errin
Melodetta 24 Fe
Leena
Nortrel 21 Day
Ryeqo
Junel FE
Ovcon 35
Junel Fe 28 Day
Femlyv
Ortho Micronor
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
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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