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
Wera
Norinyl 1/50 28 Tab
Norinyl 1/50 -(21-day Regimen)
Synphasic-28 Tablets
FEMCON Fe
Dasetta 1/35
Blisovi Fe 1.5/30
Norethindrone acetate
Select 1/35 (28-day)
Movisse
Nor QD
Wymzya Fe
Dasetta 7/7/7
Norinyl 1/50 21 Tab
Norlyda
Melodetta 24 Fe
Tri-Norinyl
Tilia Fe
Synphasic 28 Tablets
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20 28 Day
Gildess 1/20
Jolivette
Abigale Lo
Luizza 1.5/30
Mimvey
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (21 Day)
TARINA Fe 1/20
Nora-BE
Hailey 24 Fe
Modicon
Incassia
Femlyv
Lupaneta Pack
Pirmella 1/35
Charlotte 24Fe
Etyqa
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Camila
Fyavolv
Mibelas 24 Fe
Norinyl
Microgestin 1/20
Junel Fe 1.5/30
Nylia 7/7/7
Necon 1/35 (28 Day Regimen)
Nortrel 7/7/7 (28 Day Regimen)
Sharobel
Rhuzdah
Tarina Fe 1/20 EQ
Junel 21 Day
Merzee
LOESTRIN 1/20 21 Day
Feirza 1/20
Brevicon
Necon 1/35
Norlyroc
Aurovela 1/20
Tarina 24 Fe
Ortho 1/35 Tablets (28 Day)
Junel FE
Micronor
Minestrin 1/20
Select 1/35 (21-day)
Minastrin 24 Fe
Errin
Loestrin Fe 28 Day
Vyfemla
Ortho 0.5/35 Tablets (28 Day)
Estalis Sequi
Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate
Larin Fe 1/20
Cyclafem 7/7/7
Abigale
Zenchent 0.4/35
Ortho-novum 10/11
Larin 1/20
Ovcon 35
Tulana
Aurovela 24 Fe
Norethindrone Acetate
Microgestin 1.5/30
Brevicon 0.5/35 28 Tab
Estracomb
Lo Loestrin Fe
Estalis 140/50 Mcg
Orquidea
Nortrel 21 Day
Loestrin 24 Fe
Cyclafem 1/35
Nortrel (21 Day Regimen)
LOESTRIN Fe 1/20
Feirza 1.5/30 Tm
Ortho-Novum 777
Activelle Ld
Loestrin 21 Day
Brevicon 0.5/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Brevicon 1/35 Tablets (21-day Pack)
Briellyn
Finzala
Lyza
Nortrel 28 Day
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol
Luizza 1/20
Affodel
Alyacen 7/7/7
Zenchent
Loestrin 1.5/30
Loestrin 21 1.5/30
Xelria Fe
Jevantique Lo
Heather
Estradiol and Norethindrone Acetate
Myfembree
Tri-Legest Fe 28 Day
Ortho 10/11 Tablets (21 Day)
Junel Fe 24
Necon 777 777
Ovcon 50
Zeosa
Deblitane
Larin Fe 1.5/30
Norlutate
Pirmella 7/7/7
Necon 0.5/35
Larin 24 Fe
Microgestin 24 Fe
WYMZYA Fe
Blisovi 24 Fe
Synphasic 21 Tablets
Ortho 7/7/7 Tablets (28 Day)
Lolo
Brevicon 1/35 21 Tab
Leena
Ortho Novum 135
AUROVELA Fe
Microgestin
Estradiol / Norethindrone Acetate
Microgestin Fe
Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol and ferrous fumarate
Blisovi Fe 1/20
Ortho Novum 1/35
Nexesta Fe
Ortho Micronor
Junel Fe 28 Day
Kaitlib Fe
Zenchent FE
Micronor Tablets 28-day
Oshih
Estalis 250/50 Mcg
Galbriela
Hailey 1.5/30
Gildess 24 Fe
Femhrt
LOESTRIN Fe 1.5/30
Hailey Fe 1.5/30
Gildess Fe 1.5/30
Lo Minastrin Fe
Gemmily
Norinyl 1/50 -(28-day Regimen)
MICROGESTIN Fe 1/20
Taysofy
Brevicon 1/35 28 Tab
Aygestin
Brevicon 0.5/35 21 Tab
Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol, and Ferrous Fumarate
Gildess Fe 1/20
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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