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norgestimate

norgestimate (TRI-LO-LINYAH) is a progesterone receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — norgestimate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

norgestimate (TRI-LO-LINYAH) is a progesterone receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN norgestimate
Brand TRI-LO-LINYAH
Mechanism Progesterone receptor agonist
Target Progesterone receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Progesterone receptor agonist

Primary target: Progesterone receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. desogestrel Progesterone receptor agonist
  2. medroxyprogesterone acetate Progesterone receptor agonist
  3. megestrol acetate Progesterone receptor agonist
  4. norethindrone Progesterone receptor agonist
  5. norethindrone acetate Progesterone receptor agonist
  6. progesterone Progesterone receptor agonist

Frequently asked questions

What is norgestimate?

norgestimate (TRI-LO-LINYAH) is a progesterone receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for norgestimate?

TRI-LO-LINYAH is a marketed brand name for norgestimate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of norgestimate?

norgestimate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.