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
Jencycla
Jevantique Lo
Norethindrone
Ortho-novum
Microgestin 24 Fe
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (21 Day)
Larin Fe 1.5/30
Ryeqo
Fyavolv
Junel 21 Day
Pirmella 7/7/7
Necon 1/35 (28 Day Regimen)
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Ortho Novum 135
Tulana
Aranelle
Taysofy
Norethindrone acetate
CombiPatch
Vyfemla
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate
Norlyda
Nortrel 21 Day
Estracomb
Alyacen 1/35
Activella
Norinyl 1/50 -(21-day Regimen)
Melodetta 24 Fe
Larin 1.5/30
Briellyn
Norlutate
Brevicon 0.5/35 21 Tab
TARINA Fe 1/20
Junel Fe 1.5/30
Necon (28 Day Regimen)
Cyclafem 7/7/7
Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (21 Day)
Etyqa
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30 28 Day
Dasetta 1/35
Myfembree
Wera
Zenchent
Lupaneta Pack
Estalis 140/50 Mcg
Pirmella 1/35
Cyonanz
Layolis Fe
Leena
Lyza
Tri-Legest Fe 28 Day
Microgestin Fe
Junel Fe 28 Day
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (28-day Pack)
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (28 Day)
Aurovela Fe 1/20
Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate
Junel Fe 24
Norinyl 1/50 28 Tab
Lopreeza
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Jevantique
Loestrin 1.5/30
Aurovela 1/20
Ortho-Novum 777
Microgestin Fe 1/20
Necon 0.5/35
Nora BE
Deblitane
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (21 Day)
Finzala
Minastrin 24 Fe
Nortrel 7/7/7 (28 Day Regimen)
Necon 777
Aurovela 1.5/30
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Select 1/35 (21-day)
Synphasic 28 Tablets
Hailey 24 Fe
Hailey Fe 1.5/30
Modicon
Lo Minastrin Fe
Tri-Norinyl
Necon 777 777
Aurovela 24 Fe
ESTROSTEP Fe
Estradiol / Norethindrone Acetate
Femlyv
MICROGESTIN Fe 1/20
Norethindrone Acetate
Incassia
Tarina 24 Fe
Ovcon 35
Alyacen 7/7/7
Merzee
Mimvey
Zeosa
Nora-BE
Lomedia 24 Fe
Microgestin 1.5/30
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (28 Day)
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Camila
FEMCON Fe
Microgestin 1/20
Minestrin 1/20
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Larin 24 Fe
Oriahnn
Maeve
Taytulla
Balziva
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol
Brevicon 1/35 21 Tab
Gallifrey
Activelle
Nortrel 28 Day
Loestrin Fe 28 Day
Movisse
AUROVELA Fe
Philith
Loestrin 24 Fe
Microgestin
Necon 1/35
Loestrin 21 Day
Oshih
Lo Loestrin Fe
Gildagia
LOESTRIN 1.5/30 21 Day
Nexesta Fe
Hailey 1.5/30
Synphasic 21 Tablets
Ortho Micronor
MICROGESTIN Fe 1.5/30
Gildess 1/20
Generess
Microgestin Fe 1.5/30
Nylia 1/35
Ortho-novum 1/50 Tablets (28 Day)
Charlotte 24Fe
Ovcon 50
Tilia Fe
Gemmily
Kaitlib Fe
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (21 Day)
WYMZYA Fe
Loestrin 21 1/20
Micronor
Gildess Fe 1.5/30
Cyclafem 1/35
Junel 1.5/30
Norlyroc
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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