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Definition of Norethindrone

1. Noun. A synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis.

Definition of Norethindrone

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Medical Definition of Norethindrone

1. (l7 alpha)-17 hydroxy-19-norpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one. A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of progesterone but functioning as a more potent inhibitor of ovulation. It has weak oestrogenic and androgenic properties. The hormone has been used in treating amenorrhoea, functional uterine bleeding, endometriosis, and for contraception. Pharmacological action: contraceptives, oral, synthetic, progestational hormones, synthetic. Chemical name: 19-Norpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Norethindrone

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1. Operative Gynecologic Laparoscopy: Principles and Techniques by Camran Nezhat (2000)
"... oral contraceptives (35 /ig ethinyl estradiol and 1 mg norethindrone); group IH, oral contraceptives (50 /ig ethinyl estradiol and 1 mg norethindrone); ..."

2. Carcinogenic Potency Database, Endocrine Disruptors edited by Lois Swirsky Gold (2000)
"... for endometrial cancer norethindrone acetate (Micronor) Levonorgestrel implants (Norplant) Micronized progesterone (oral) Progesterone transvaginal gel ..."

3. The Menopause, Hormone Therapy, and Women's Health by 52003012847, Office of Technology Assessment, United States, Congress (1992)
"... norethindrone Parke-Davis SOURCE: Office of Technology Assessment, 1992. sory Committee recommended that the labeling for conjugated estrogens be ..."

4. Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Evaluationsby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"1992 ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND norethindrone (TABLET) MAR 18. 1988 FENOPROFEN (CAPSULE AND TABLET) AUG 27. 1987 FEB 03. 1988 FLURAZEPAM HYDROCHLORIDE (CAPSULE) ..."

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