Name | Norethindrone |
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CAS Type 1 Name | 19-Norpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)- |
Equivalent Terms | Conceplan | Ethinylnortestosterone | Micronor | Monogest | Norcolut | Norcolute | Norethindrone, (1 beta)-Isomer | Norethisterone | Norlutin | Norpregneninolone | NorQD | Nor QD | Nor-QD |
CAS Registry Number | 68-22-4 |
Definition | 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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MeSH® ID | D009640 |
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