.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.G.G03AB04

Information

name:NorethisteroneAndEthinylestradiol
ATC code:G03AB04
route:oral
n-compartments1

Norethisterone and ethinylestradiol is a combined oral contraceptive containing the synthetic progestogen norethisterone and the synthetic estrogen ethinylestradiol. It is used primarily for hormonal contraception in women to prevent pregnancy and is still approved and widely used today.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic parameters estimated for healthy adult women receiving typical combined oral contraceptive doses. Data represent population means from available clinical pharmacology reports.

References

  1. Kiriwat, O, & Fotherby, K (1983). Pharmacokinetics of oral contraceptive steroids after morning or evening administration. Contraception 27(2) 153–160. DOI:10.1016/0010-7824(83)90086-0 PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6851554

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