Norethindrone

A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE but functioning as a more potent inhibitor of ovulation. It has weak estrogenic and androgenic properties. The hormone has been used in treating amenorrhea, functional uterine bleeding, endometriosis, and for CONTRACEPTION.

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Tree Number(s): D04.210.500.668.651.693.651

MeSH Unique ID: D009640

Registry Number: T18F433X4S

Entry Terms:

• 19-Norpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-
• Ethinylnortestosterone
• Norethisterone
• Norpregneninolone
• Micronor
• Norlutin
• Conceplan
• Monogest
• Nor-QD
• NorQD
• Nor QD
• Norcolut
• Norcolute
• Norethindrone, (1 beta)-Isomer

Pharmacologic Action:

• Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
• Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Polycyclic Compounds
Fused-Ring Compounds
Steroids
Norsteroids
Norpregnanes
Norpregnenes
Norethindrone
Norethindrone Acetate