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
Synphasic 21 Tablets
Sharobel
Microgestin 24 Fe
Blisovi 24 Fe
Larin Fe 1.5/30
AUROVELA Fe
Norinyl 1/50 28 Tab
Melodetta 24 Fe
Necon 10/11
Brevicon 1/35 21 Tab
Gildess Fe 1.5/30
Jinteli
Nortrel (21 Day Regimen)
Lomedia 24 Fe
Activelle
Jevantique Lo
Wymzya Fe
Ryeqo
Emzahh
Charlotte 24Fe
Blisovi Fe 1/20
Generess
Select 1/35 (28-day)
Synphasic 28 Tablets
Larin 1.5/30
Aurovela 24 Fe
Ovcon 35
Junel Fe 1.5/30
Maeve
Gildagia
Microgestin Fe 1.5/30
Blisovi Fe 1.5/30
Junel 21 Day
Layolis Fe
Loestrin 1.5/30
GENERESS Fe
Hailey 24 Fe
Micronor Tablets 28-day
Ortho-novum 10/11
Zeosa
Modicon
Larin Fe 1/20
Cyclafem 7/7/7
Heather
Hailey Fe 1.5/30
Lyleq
Norlutate
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Microgestin Fe 1/20
Estalis 140/50 Mcg
Larin 1/20
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (21 Day)
Necon 1/35
Loestrin 21 1/20
Errin
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20 28 Day
Myfembree
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
Nora-BE
CombiPatch
Loestrin 24 Fe
Microgestin Fe
Kaitlib Fe
Select 1/35 (21-day)
Ortho-novum
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (28 Day)
Cyclafem 1/35
Norethindrone Acetate
Gildess 1.5/30
Norlyroc
MICROGESTIN Fe 1.5/30
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Tri-Legest Fe 28 Day
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
HAILEY Fe 1/20
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30 28 Day
Movisse
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate
Aygestin
Nor QD
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20
Philith
Micronor
Lopreeza
Merzee
Necon 0.5/35
Ortho Micronor
Gildess 1/20
Synphasic-28 Tablets
Junel FE
Necon 777 777
Brevicon 1/35 28 Tab
Gildess Fe 1/20
Gildess 24 Fe
Estracomb
Junel Fe 24
Microgestin
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (28 Day)
Oshih
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (21 Day)
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Tarina 24 Fe
Aurovela 1.5/30
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate
FEMCON Fe
Necon (28 Day Regimen)
Norethindrone acetate
Zenchent FE
Nylia 7/7/7
Incassia
Nortrel 7/7/7 (28 Day Regimen)
Alyacen 7/7/7
Minestrin 1/20
Cyonanz
Taysofy
Pirmella 7/7/7
Aurovela Fe 1/20
Ortho Novum 135
Nora BE
Norethindrone
Nortrel 21 Day
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (28 Day)
Gallifrey
Lyza
Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate
Nortrel 28 Day
Junel Fe 1/20
Ovcon 50
Nylia 1/35
Taytulla
Junel Fe 28 Day
Balziva
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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