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