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
Camila
Estalis 250/50 Mcg
Nora-BE
Microgestin 1/20
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Charlotte 24Fe
Gildagia
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Nylia 1/35
Xelria Fe
Nexesta Fe
Tarina Fe 1/20 EQ
Micronor
Select 1/35 (28-day)
Galbriela
Blisovi Fe 1/20
Cyclafem 1/35
Brevicon 1/35 21 Tab
LOESTRIN 1/20 21 Day
Junel 1.5/30
Select 1/35 (21-day)
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (28 Day)
Ortho Novum 1/35
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (21 Day)
Norethindrone Acetate
Junel Fe 1.5/30
Fyavolv
Alyacen 7/7/7
Brevicon 0.5/35 28 Tab
Cyonanz
Maeve
Loestrin 21 1/20
AUROVELA Fe
Activelle
Zenchent
Necon
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30 28 Day
Necon 1/35 (28 Day Regimen)
Norethindrone acetate
Mimvey Lo
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (21 Day)
Estalis Sequi
Microgestin
Gildess Fe 1.5/30
Ortho-novum 10/11
GENERESS Fe
Necon 1/35
WYMZYA Fe
Meleya
Ovcon 50
Norinyl 1/50 28 Tab
Junel 21 Day
Jevantique Lo
Tilia Fe
Aurovela 1.5/30
Nortrel 7/7/7 (28 Day Regimen)
Deblitane
Tri-Legest Fe 28 Day
Rhuzdah
Melodetta 24 Fe
Taytulla
Amabelz
Necon 10/11
Cyclafem 7/7/7
Blisovi 24 Fe
Dasetta 1/35
Gildess Fe 1/20
Briellyn
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Larin Fe 1.5/30
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Estalis 140/50 Mcg
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
Lo Loestrin Fe
Norinyl 1/50 21 Tab
Microgestin 1.5/30
Aygestin
Hailey 24 Fe
FEMCON Fe
Feirza 1.5/30 Tm
Gildess 1/20
Jinteli
Abigale
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
Estradiol / Norethindrone Acetate
Taysofy
Gildess 24 Fe
Alyacen 1/35
Necon 0.5/35
Etyqa
Microgestin Fe 1/20
Loestrin 1.5/30
HAILEY Fe 1/20
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (28 Day)
Luizza 1/20
Lyleq
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (21 Day)
Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate
Activelle Ld
Nor QD
Leena
Synphasic 28 Tablets
Hailey Fe 1.5/30
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol
Jolivette
Oriahnn
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (28 Day)
Abigale Lo
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20 28 Day
Norlyroc
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Modicon
ESTROSTEP Fe
Norethindrone
Larin 1/20
Incassia
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (28 Day)
Activella
Philith
Loestrin Fe 28 Day
Brevicon 0.5/35 21 Tab
Mibelas 24 Fe
Heather
Kaitlib Fe
Wymzya Fe
Junel Fe 28 Day
CombiPatch
Brevicon 1/35 28 Tab
Synphasic-28 Tablets
Balziva
Ortho Novum 135
Synphasic 21 Tablets
Tarina 24 Fe
Lolo
MICROGESTIN Fe 1.5/30
Blisovi Fe 1.5/30
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (21 Day)
Microgestin Fe
Norinyl 1/50 -(28-day Regimen)
Aranelle
Necon 777
Pirmella 7/7/7
Oshih
Aurovela Fe 1/20
Norinyl
Lupaneta Pack
Pirmella 1/35
Generess
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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