.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.G_GenitoUrinarySystemAndSexHormones.G03F_ProgestogensAndEstrogensInCombination.G03FA13_NorgestimateAndEstrogen.NorgestimateAndEstrogen .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.G_GenitoUrinarySystemAndSexHormones.G03F_ProgestogensAndEstrogensInCombination.G03FA13_NorgestimateAndEstrogen.NorgestimateAndEstrogen| name: | NorgestimateAndEstrogen |
| ATC code: | G03FA13 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 2 |
Norgestimate and estrogen is a combined oral contraceptive containing norgestimate, a progestin, and an estrogen, usually ethinyl estradiol. It is used for the prevention of pregnancy and may also be prescribed to manage menstrual disorders and acne. This drug is approved and commonly used worldwide as a contraceptive in women of reproductive age.
Pharmacokinetic parameters for norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol in healthy adult women, based on published studies of oral contraceptive use.
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