"Norgestrel" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D009644
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D04.808.668.651.693.762
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| Concept/Terms |
Neogest- Neogest
- Schering Brand of Norgestrel
- Norgestrel Schering Brand
Ovrette- Ovrette
- Wyeth Brand of Norgestrel
- Norgestrel Wyeth Brand
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