.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.G.G03AC01

Information

name:Norethisterone
ATC code:G03AC01
route:oral
n-compartments1

Norethisterone (norethindrone) is a synthetic progestin hormone used in hormonal contraceptives, menstrual disorders, and hormone replacement therapy. It is approved and widely used for birth control and to treat conditions such as endometriosis and abnormal uterine bleeding.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic parameters reported in healthy adult women after a single oral administration.

References

  1. Shi, YE, et al., & Fotherby, K (1987). Pharmacokinetics of norethisterone in humans. Contraception 35(5) 465–475. DOI:10.1016/0010-7824(87)90083-7 PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3621943

  2. Vose, CW, et al., & Serlin, MJ (1979). Bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of norethisterone in women after oral doses of ethynodiol diacetate. Contraception 19(2) 119–127. DOI:10.1016/s0010-7824(79)80024-4 PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/428229

  3. 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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