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
Lolo
Oriahnn
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20
Tri-Norinyl
Nora BE
Lyza
Microgestin Fe 1/20
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Lo Loestrin Fe
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20 28 Day
MICROGESTIN Fe 1/20
Micronor Tablets 28-day
CombiPatch
Larin Fe 1.5/30
Tarina 24 Fe
Junel Fe 24
Activella
Gildess 1/20
Norinyl 1/50 28 Tab
AUROVELA Fe
ESTROSTEP Fe
Ortho-novum
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (28 Day)
Femhrt
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30 28 Day
Emzahh
Necon 777 777
Norinyl 1/50 21 Tab
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (21 Day)
Larin Fe 1/20
Kaitlib Fe
Femlyv
Synphasic 28 Tablets
Finzala
Sharobel
Nylia 7/7/7
Pirmella 7/7/7
Aurovela 1/20
Larin 1.5/30
Deblitane
Modicon
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (21 Day)
Micronor
TARINA Fe 1/20
Junel Fe 1/20
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (21 Day)
Jolivette
Jevantique
Lyleq
Nortrel (21 Day Regimen)
Necon
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (28 Day)
Jinteli
Dasetta 1/35
FEMCON Fe
Maeve
Ovcon 35
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Gildess Fe 1/20
Junel Fe 28 Day
LOESTRIN 1.5/30 21 Day
Norinyl 1/50 -(28-day Regimen)
Select 1/35 (21-day)
Zenchent
Loestrin 21 1/20
Ortho Novum 135
Blisovi Fe 1.5/30
Gildess 1.5/30
Lopreeza
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate
Loestrin 21 Day
Blisovi Fe 1/20
Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate
Nortrel 28 Day
Norlutate
Vyfemla
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Hailey 1.5/30
Zenchent FE
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Cyclafem 7/7/7
Errin
Nexesta Fe
Hailey 24 Fe
Junel 1.5/30
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (28 Day)
Oshih
Brevicon 1/35 21 Tab
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (21 Day)
Estalis 250/50 Mcg
Gildagia
Necon (28 Day Regimen)
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Jevantique Lo
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (21 Day)
Norinyl
Necon 777
Generess
Norethindrone
Nortrel 7/7/7 (28 Day Regimen)
GENERESS Fe
Movisse
Select 1/35 (28-day)
Junel Fe 1.5/30
Camila
Incassia
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
Ortho-novum 10/11
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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