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
Femlyv
Norlyroc
Aurovela 1/20
Hailey 1.5/30
Microgestin Fe 1.5/30
Larin 24 Fe
Cyclafem 7/7/7
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20 28 Day
Fyavolv
Microgestin 1.5/30
Larin 1.5/30
Junel Fe 24
Larin Fe 1.5/30
Synphasic-28 Tablets
Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate
Junel FE
Lolo
Nylia 1/35
Jevantique Lo
Gildagia
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (21 Day)
Synphasic 21 Tablets
MICROGESTIN Fe 1/20
Nortrel (21 Day Regimen)
Norethindrone acetate
Ortho-novum
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Nexesta Fe
Melodetta 24 Fe
Microgestin Fe 1/20
Alyacen 1/35
Activelle Ld
Alyacen 7/7/7
Brevicon 1/35 28 Tab
Estalis Sequi
Microgestin
Taytulla
Minastrin 24 Fe
Norinyl 1/50 -(28-day Regimen)
Select 1/35 (28-day)
Loestrin 24 Fe
Tarina 24 Fe
Gildess Fe 1.5/30
Finzala
Loestrin 1.5/30
Select 1/35 (21-day)
Norlutate
Ortho Novum 135
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol
Activella
Brevicon 1/35 21 Tab
Gildess 24 Fe
Zenchent FE
Ovcon 35
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (21 Day)
Micronor
Lomedia 24 Fe
Synphasic 28 Tablets
Norinyl 1/50 -(21-day Regimen)
Ortho-Novum 777
Lopreeza
Zenchent
Nylia 7/7/7
Hailey 24 Fe
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30 28 Day
MICROGESTIN Fe 1.5/30
Norinyl
Norlyda
Ortho Micronor
Blisovi Fe 1.5/30
Junel Fe 1/20
Wera
Aurovela 1.5/30
Dasetta 7/7/7
Estracomb
Cyonanz
Pirmella 7/7/7
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (21 Day)
Ortho-novum 10/11
Taysofy
Cyclafem 1/35
Lyleq
Aurovela Fe 1/20
Emzahh
Nor QD
Generess
Ovcon 50
Loestrin 21 Day
Balziva
Mimvey Lo
Oriahnn
Charlotte 24Fe
Mibelas 24 Fe
Zeosa
Estalis 250/50 Mcg
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (21 Day)
AUROVELA Fe
Nortrel 7/7/7 (28 Day Regimen)
CombiPatch
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Sharobel
Minestrin 1/20
HAILEY Fe 1/20
Amabelz
Estalis 140/50 Mcg
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
ESTROSTEP Fe
Norethindrone Acetate
Necon (28 Day Regimen)
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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