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
Brevicon 0.5/35 21 Tab
AUROVELA Fe
Loestrin Fe 28 Day
Necon
Aurovela 1/20
Femlyv
GENERESS Fe
Gildagia
Lomedia 24 Fe
Norlyroc
Zenchent
Alyacen 7/7/7
Junel Fe 1/20
Necon (28 Day Regimen)
Select 1/35 (21-day)
Nortrel (21 Day Regimen)
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (21 Day)
Tarina Fe 1/20 EQ
Nora BE
Minastrin 24 Fe
Norinyl
Ryeqo
Larin 24 Fe
Gildess 1/20
Hailey 1.5/30
Norethindrone
Nor QD
Select 1/35 (28-day)
Dasetta 7/7/7
Alyacen 1/35
Cyonanz
Lyleq
Larin Fe 1/20
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Generess
Necon 777
Nortrel 7/7/7 (28 Day Regimen)
Estradiol / Norethindrone Acetate
Layolis Fe
Norethindrone acetate
Tarina 24 Fe
Jencycla
Jinteli
Ortho-novum 10/11
Estracomb
Lolo
Maeve
Nora-BE
Gildess Fe 1/20
Hailey Fe 1.5/30
Amabelz
Heather
Microgestin Fe 1/20
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Incassia
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate
Charlotte 24Fe
Pirmella 1/35
Philith
Loestrin 1.5/30
Zenchent 0.4/35
Loestrin 24 Fe
Jevantique Lo
Microgestin 24 Fe
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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