Norgestrel

Synonyms

18,19-Dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-(+-)-

DL Norgestrel

DL-Norgestrel

Neogest

Norgestrel Schering Brand

Norgestrel Wyeth Brand

Ovrette

Postinor

Schering Brand of Norgestrel

Wy 3707

Wy-3707

Wy3707

Wyeth Brand of Norgestrel

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.