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Norgestrel is a progestogen, or an agonist of the progesterone receptor. [6] The biological activity of norgestrel lies in the levo enantiomer, levonorgestrel, whereas the dextro isomer is inactive. [6] As such, norgestrel is identical in its hormonal activity to levonorgestrel except that it is half as potent by weight. [6]
Norgestimate, sold under the brand name Ortho Tri-Cyclen among others, is a progestin medication which is used in birth control pills for women and in menopausal hormone therapy.
In the United States, progestogen-only pills are available in 350-μg Norethisterone, 4-mg Drospirenone and Norgestrel 0.075-mg formulations. [18] Norgestrel is FDA-approved for over-the-counter availability, [19] and Norethindrone and Drospirenone are available by prescription.
Norgestrel (Opill) – 0.075 mg (available over-the-counter as of 2023) [43] Norgestrel (Ovrette; 0.075 mg) was also previously available in the U.S. as a prescription, but was discontinued in 2005 due to "marketing reasons".
Norethisterone and ethinylestradiol levels over 24 hours after a single oral dose of 10 mg NETA in postmenopausal women. [25] NETA metabolizes into ethinylestradiol at a rate of 0.20 to 0.33% across a dose range of 10 to 40 mg. [26] [27] Peak levels of ethinylestradiol with a 10, 20, or 40 mg dose of NETA were 58, 178, and 231 pg/mL, respectively.
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Norgestrel is a progestin used in birth control pills, such as the Opill, which contains a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone progesterone. [1] [15] The Opill contains 0.075mg of the active ingredient norgestrel, along with inactive ingredients including cellulose, FD&C Yellow 5, lactose, magnesium stearate, and polacrilin ...