.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.G_GenitoUrinarySystemAndSexHormones.G03A_HormonalContraceptivesForSystemicUse.G03AA11_NorgestimateAndEthinyles.NorgestimateAndEthinyles .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.G_GenitoUrinarySystemAndSexHormones.G03A_HormonalContraceptivesForSystemicUse.G03AA11_NorgestimateAndEthinyles.NorgestimateAndEthinyles| name: | NorgestimateAndEthinylestradiol | |
| ATC code: | G03AA11 | |
| route: | oral | |
| compartments: | 1 | |
| dosage: | 0.035 | mg |
| volume of distribution: | 6.0 | L |
| clearance: | 12 | L/h |
| other parameters in model implementation | ||
Norgestimate and ethinylestradiol is a combined oral contraceptive containing a progestin (norgestimate) and an estrogen (ethinylestradiol), used for the prevention of pregnancy. It is an FDA-approved and widely used birth control medication in women of reproductive age.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy premenopausal women aged 18-40 years after administration of 0.25 mg norgestimate and 0.035 mg ethinylestradiol orally as a single dose.