Norgestrel

Description

Norgestrel is a synthetic progestin and a racemic mixture of dextronorgestrel and levonorgestrel , of which levonorgestrel is the biologically active component. In vivo, norgestrel administered via intrauterine device (IUD) prevents pregnancy in rats. Formulations containing nogestrel have been used as contraceptives.

Chemical properties

White Solid

The Uses of Norgestrel

A metabolite of Norgestrel.

The Uses of Norgestrel

Progestogen; oral contraceptive. The bioactive enantiomer is levorotatory

The Uses of Norgestrel

Protected D-(-)-Norgestrel

The Uses of Norgestrel

A glucuronide metabolite of Levonorgestrel.

The Uses of Norgestrel

An intermediate to the glucuronide metabolite of Levonorgestrel.

The Uses of Norgestrel

It is an excellent progestational and ovulation inhibiting steroid. The bioactive enantiomer is levorotatory. Progestogen; oral contraceptive.

The Uses of Norgestrel

analgesic, antipyretic

What are the applications of Application

Norgestrel is a synthetic progesterone analog

Indications

Norgestrel in combination with ethinyl estradiol is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception.

Background

Norgestrel is synthetic steroidal progestin that is used in combination with ethinyl estradiol for oral contraception. Norgestrel is composed of a racemic mixture of two stereoisomers, dextronorgestrel and levonorgestrel. However, only the levorotary enantiomer (levonorgestrel) is biologically active.

Definition

ChEBI: Levonorgestrel is a 17beta-hydroxy steroid, a 3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid and a terminal acetylenic compound. It has a role as a contraceptive drug, a progestin, a synthetic oral contraceptive and a female contraceptive drug. It is functionally related to a norgestrel. It is an enantiomer of a dexonorgestrel.

brand name

Ovrette (Wyeth).

General Description

Norgestrel, (17α)-(±)-13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, and levonorgestrel, (17α)-(-)-13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one,have a C13 ethyl group instead of the C13 methyl but haveprogestational properties similar to those of norethindrone,with decreased androgenic effects. The ethyl group apparentlyprovides unfavorable steric interactions with the ARthat reduce the affinity compared with that with the PRs.Norgestrel is a racemic mixture, while levonorgestrel is thesingle active levorotatory enantiomer. Norgestrel is usedonly in oral contraceptives. Levonorgestrel is used in bothoral combination birth control products and polymeric implantsthat provide contraception for up to 5 years.

Safety Profile

Human reproductive effects byingestion and implant: menstrual cycle changes ordisorders and female fertility index changes. Anexperimental teratogen. Experimental reproductiveeffects. Questionable carcinogen with experimentalneoplastigenic data. An o

Metabolism

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