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