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
Alyacen 7/7/7
AUROVELA Fe
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Gildagia
Myfembree
Minestrin 1/20
Junel Fe 1.5/30
Activelle
Gildess Fe 1/20
Jevantique
Junel Fe 1/20
Junel Fe 24
Minastrin 24 Fe
Taytulla
Deblitane
Affodel
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (21 Day)
Tilia Fe
Oriahnn
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Leena
Balziva
Tarina Fe 1/20 EQ
Ortho-novum 10/11
Nortrel 21 Day
Larin 1.5/30
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
Norethindrone acetate
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Ortho-Novum 777
MICROGESTIN Fe 1/20
Select 1/35 (21-day)
Cyonanz
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30 28 Day
Lupaneta Pack
Estalis Sequi
Tri-Legest Fe 28 Day
Dasetta 1/35
Gildess 1.5/30
Nora BE
CombiPatch
Sharobel
Necon 777
Lo Loestrin Fe
Jevantique Lo
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate
Amabelz
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (21 Day)
Hailey Fe 1.5/30
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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