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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Norgestrel
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Norgestrel
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Norgestrel
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Synonyms English:
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18,19-Dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-(+-)-
DL Norgestrel
DL-Norgestrel
Neogest
Ovrette
Postinor
Wy 3707
Wy-3707
Wy3707
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Tree Number:
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D04.210.500.668.651.693.762
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Definition English:
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A synthetic progestational agent with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE. This racemic or (+-)-form has about half the potency of the levo form (LEVONORGESTREL). Norgestrel is used as a contraceptive, ovulation inhibitor, and for the control of menstrual disorders and endometriosis. |
Pharmacological Action:
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Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic
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History Note English:
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72
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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9831
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Unique Identifier:
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D009644
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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