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
Minestrin 1/20
Dasetta 1/35
Junel Fe 24
Ovcon 35
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (21 Day)
Nexesta Fe
Junel 21 Day
Nylia 7/7/7
Pirmella 7/7/7
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (28 Day)
Melodetta 24 Fe
Norethindrone
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol
Microgestin Fe
Junel Fe 28 Day
LOESTRIN 1.5/30 21 Day
Merzee
Balziva
Leena
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Ortho-Novum 777
Nortrel 28 Day
Microgestin 1.5/30
Larin 1.5/30
Necon 1/35
Necon 0.5/35
Lopreeza
Alyacen 1/35
Jevantique
Movisse
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20
Alyacen 7/7/7
Nortrel 7/7/7 (28 Day Regimen)
Junel FE
Deblitane
Lo Minastrin Fe
CombiPatch
Loestrin 21 Day
Nortrel 21 Day
Synphasic-28 Tablets
Mibelas 24 Fe
Synphasic 28 Tablets
Cyclafem 1/35
Lo Loestrin Fe
HAILEY Fe 1/20
Nora BE
Norinyl
Norlutate
Blisovi 24 Fe
Ryeqo
Jencycla
Lyleq
MICROGESTIN Fe 1/20
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate
Gildess 1.5/30
Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate
Estalis 140/50 Mcg
Zenchent FE
Jolivette
Tarina 24 Fe
Select 1/35 (28-day)
Hailey 1.5/30
Larin 24 Fe
Wera
Gallifrey
Aurovela Fe 1/20
Activelle
Micronor
Larin Fe 1.5/30
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous Fumarate
Finzala
Briellyn
Micronor Tablets 28-day
AUROVELA Fe
Ortho-novum
Estalis Sequi
MICROGESTIN Fe 1.5/30
Loestrin Fe 28 Day
Jevantique Lo
Gildess 24 Fe
Junel 1.5/30
Synphasic 21 Tablets
Tri-Legest Fe 28 Day
Femhrt
Jinteli
Mimvey
GENERESS Fe
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20 28 Day
Wymzya Fe
Larin 1/20
Aurovela 1.5/30
Norinyl 1/50 28 Tab
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (21 Day)
Tilia Fe
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (28 Day)
Gildess 1/20
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Larin Fe 1/20
Fyavolv
Modicon
Loestrin 1.5/30
Ortho Novum 1/35
Mimvey Lo
Zeosa
Rhuzdah
Femlyv
Myfembree
Nylia 1/35
TARINA Fe 1/20
Brevicon 0.5/35 28 Tab
Dasetta 7/7/7
Aurovela 1/20
Lupaneta Pack
Pirmella 1/35
Necon
Zenchent
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Necon (28 Day Regimen)
Necon 777
Norlyroc
Taysofy
Layolis Fe
Aranelle
Microgestin 24 Fe
Incassia
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (21 Day)
ESTROSTEP Fe
Gemmily
Affodel
Junel Fe 1/20
Lolo
Loestrin 21 1/20
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
Norlyda
Estradiol / Norethindrone Acetate
Microgestin Fe 1.5/30
Tulana
Activelle Ld
Amabelz
Activella
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30 28 Day
Kaitlib Fe
Nora-BE
Blisovi Fe 1/20
Estalis 250/50 Mcg
Nortrel (21 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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