Norgestrel [norgestrel]
topical
13
- Terms
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18,19-Dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-(+-)-
DL-Norgestrel
Neogest
Ovrette
Postinor
Wy-3707
Persistent link
https://www.medvik.cz/link/D009644
Definition
A synthetic progestational agent with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE. This racemic or (+-)-form has about half the potency of the levo form (LEVONORGESTREL). Norgestrel is used as a contraceptive, ovulation inhibitor, and for the control of menstrual disorders and endometriosis.
- DUI
- D009644 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0014981
- Previous indexing
- Contraceptives, Oral (1966-1971); Progestational Hormones (1966-1971); Ketones (1966-1971); Pregnanes (1968-1971)
- History note
- 72
- Public note
- 72
Allowable subheadings
- AD
- administration & dosage 6
- AE
- adverse effects 4
- AG
- agonists
- AA
- analogs & derivatives 6
- AN
- analysis
- AI
- antagonists & inhibitors
- BL
- blood
- CF
- cerebrospinal fluid
- CS
- chemical synthesis
- CH
- chemistry
- CL
- classification
- EC
- economics
- HI
- history
- IM
- immunology
- IP
- isolation & purification
- ME
- metabolism 1
- PK
- pharmacokinetics
- PD
- pharmacology 3
- PO
- poisoning
- RE
- radiation effects
- ST
- standards
- SD
- supply & distribution
- TU
- therapeutic use 3
- TO
- toxicity
- UR
- urine
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Occurrences in Medvik records
Cyklabil Chemical MeSH Browser
Schering PC4 Chemical MeSH Browser
dextronorgestrel Chemical MeSH Browser