Norethynodrel

A synthetic progestational hormone with actions and uses similar to those of PROGESTERONE. It has been used in the treatment of functional uterine bleeding and ENDOMETRIOSIS. As a contraceptive (CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS), it has usually been administered in combination with MESTRANOL.

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Tree Number(s): D04.210.500.668.651.693.706

MeSH Unique ID: D009641

Registry Number: 88181ACA0M

Entry Terms:

• 19-Norpregn-5(10)-en-20-yn-3-one, 17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-
• Norethynodrel, (8 alpha)-(+-)-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
Norethynodrel