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
Microgestin
Charlotte 24Fe
Alyacen 1/35
Ovcon 50
MICROGESTIN Fe 1.5/30
Necon 777
Leena
Myfembree
Lolo
AUROVELA Fe
Brevicon 0.5/35 28 Tab
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Aurovela Fe 1/20
Junel FE
Aurovela 24 Fe
Estalis 250/50 Mcg
Philith
Blisovi Fe 1/20
Wera
Oriahnn
Nylia 7/7/7
Lomedia 24 Fe
Incassia
Gildess 24 Fe
Larin 1.5/30
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate
Movisse
Necon 0.5/35
Microgestin Fe 1/20
Synphasic 21 Tablets
Tarina Fe 1/20 EQ
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate
Lo Minastrin Fe
Tri-Legest Fe 28 Day
Microgestin 1/20
Necon 1/35
Nortrel 7/7/7 (28 Day Regimen)
Nora BE
Synphasic 28 Tablets
Zeosa
Hailey Fe 1.5/30
Lo Loestrin Fe
Norlyda
Junel Fe 28 Day
Pirmella 1/35
Ryeqo
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (21 Day)
Heather
Nortrel (21 Day Regimen)
LOESTRIN 1/20 21 Day
Amabelz
Balziva
Norlyroc
TARINA Fe 1/20
Alyacen 7/7/7
Norethindrone acetate
Larin 24 Fe
Estalis 140/50 Mcg
Necon
Brevicon
Cyclafem 1/35
Errin
Vyfemla
Generess
Activelle
Layolis Fe
Norethindrone Acetate
Microgestin 1.5/30
Mimvey
Nylia 1/35
Estradiol / Norethindrone Acetate
Gildess Fe 1.5/30
Activelle Ld
Gildess 1/20
Cyclafem 7/7/7
Femhrt
Zenchent
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Select 1/35 (21-day)
Maeve
Merzee
Estracomb
CombiPatch
Necon 777 777
Tilia Fe
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Sharobel
Modicon
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30 28 Day
Lopreeza
Ortho-novum
Oshih
Tri-Norinyl
Hailey 24 Fe
Affodel
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Ortho Novum 1/35
Mimvey Lo
Micronor Tablets 28-day
Aranelle
Microgestin Fe 1.5/30
Nortrel 28 Day
Jolivette
Gildess Fe 1/20
Norinyl 1/50 28 Tab
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (28 Day)
Blisovi Fe 1.5/30
Necon 10/11
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20 28 Day
Gallifrey
Ortho Novum 135
Ortho-Novum 777
Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (28 Day)
Lupaneta Pack
Jinteli
Jencycla
Junel Fe 1/20
Larin 1/20
Microgestin Fe
Deblitane
Gildess 1.5/30
Activella
Minastrin 24 Fe
Norinyl
Jevantique
Aygestin
Gildagia
Nortrel 21 Day
Dasetta 1/35
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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