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
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (28 Day)
Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate
Blisovi Fe 1/20
Minestrin 1/20
Ortho Novum 135
Movisse
Norinyl 1/50 -(28-day Regimen)
Lomedia 24 Fe
Mimvey
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20 28 Day
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol
Alyacen 1/35
Wera
Generess
Norethindrone
Ovcon 50
Tri-Norinyl
Oshih
Norlyroc
Tarina 24 Fe
GENERESS Fe
Norinyl 1/50 28 Tab
Gemmily
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
Junel Fe 1/20
Camila
Taysofy
Synphasic 28 Tablets
Dasetta 1/35
Nortrel 21 Day
Errin
Jevantique Lo
Mimvey Lo
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Hailey 1.5/30
Brevicon
Leena
CombiPatch
Maeve
Norethindrone acetate
Junel Fe 24
Junel Fe 1.5/30
Micronor Tablets 28-day
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate
Tri-Legest Fe 28 Day
Zenchent 0.4/35
Ortho-Novum 777
Necon (28 Day Regimen)
Incassia
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (21 Day)
Nor QD
Heather
Loestrin 1.5/30
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (28 Day)
MICROGESTIN Fe 1/20
Hailey 24 Fe
Norlyda
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (28 Day)
Nylia 7/7/7
Affodel
AUROVELA Fe
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Microgestin 1.5/30
Estalis 250/50 Mcg
ESTROSTEP Fe
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30 28 Day
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (21 Day)
Junel FE
Larin Fe 1/20
Micronor
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (28 Day)
Brevicon 1/35 28 Tab
LOESTRIN 1/20 21 Day
Tulana
Tilia Fe
Pirmella 7/7/7
Gildess Fe 1/20
Nexesta Fe
Junel Fe 28 Day
Necon 777
Blisovi 24 Fe
Tarina Fe 1/20 EQ
TARINA Fe 1/20
Estalis Sequi
Ortho-novum
Aurovela Fe 1/20
Alyacen 7/7/7
Aygestin
Microgestin Fe 1/20
Aranelle
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Activella
Loestrin 24 Fe
Microgestin
Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate
Activelle Ld
Ortho Novum 1/35
Select 1/35 (28-day)
Finzala
Necon 1/35 (28 Day Regimen)
Zenchent
WYMZYA Fe
Lo Minastrin Fe
Ortho Micronor
Jolivette
Nortrel 28 Day
Gildess 1.5/30
Larin 1.5/30
Norlutate
HAILEY Fe 1/20
Blisovi Fe 1.5/30
Necon 777 777
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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