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More on Norgestrel Definition: 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.      Other names Wy3707; Wy 3707; Norgestrel Wyeth Brand; Norgestrel Schering Brand; DL Norgestrel; Wyeth Brand of Norgestrel; Wy-3707; Schering Brand of Norgestrel; Postinor; Ovrette; Neogest; DL-Norgestrel Drugs: OVRETTE
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
norgestimate [ norgestrel oxime acetate ] 35189-28-7   Norgestrel/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic 		Acta Eur Fertil 9(1):1;1978; Am J Obstet Gynecol 134(3):315;1979; Ginecol Obstet Mex 43(258):285;1978; J Pharm Sci 67(10):1406;1978 TRI-SPRINTEC; ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO; ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN 21; ORTHO CYCLEN-28; NORGESTIMATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; TRI LO SPRINTEC; ORTHO CYCLEN-21; SPRINTEC; PREVIFEM; TRI-PREVIFEM; ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN 28

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