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Cyklabil

under Norgestrel
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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*
Cyklabil [ Cyclabil ]
  combination of estradiol valerate & norgestrel
65394-89-0 18,19-Dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-(+-)-, mixt. with (17beta)-3-hydroxyestra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-yl pentanoate  *Norgestrel Estradiol/*analogs & derivatives Menstruation Disturbances/drug therapy
Pharma Action Contraceptives, Oral, Combined
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 1980;59(2):165

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