Polycyclic Compound

Norgestrel

AMW:CHEM:040167

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.

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Ethinyl Estradiol-Norgestrel Combination has parent Norgestrel

Levonorgestrel has parent Norgestrel

Norgestrel has parent Norpregnenes

Norgestrel member of drug class Progestogens

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PrefixChemical substances · AMW:CHEM:

Class04 · Polycyclic Compounds

Domains

Biochemistry · base Pharmacology · base

Semantic roles

Biochemistry / Concept Pharmacology / Drug

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Norgestrel en · preferred