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A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE and about twice as potent as its racemic or (+-)-isomer (NORGESTREL). It is used for contraception, control of menstrual disorders, and treatment of endometriosis.

Also Known As:

Plan B; Mirena; Norplant; Capronor; Cerazet; D-Norgestrel; Microlut; Microval; NorLevo; Norgeston; Norplant-2; Vikela; duofem; D Norgestrel; Norplant 2; Norplant2; l Norgestrel; 18,19-dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-(-)-; l-Norgestrel

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Contraceptive Agents, Female
Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic

Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Fused-Ring Compounds
  - Steroids: 70059
    - Norsteroids: 16
      - Norpregnanes: 2
        Norpregnenes
        Norgestrel: 114
        Levonorgestrel: 1935

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