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norgestrel
OPILL
norgestrel (OPILL) is a progesterone receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.
Drug details — norgestrel
- US status
- approved
- Class
- —
- Route
- ORAL
- Patents
- 0
- Programs
- 13
- Data quality
- 0.84
Quick answer
norgestrel (OPILL) is a progesterone receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.
Key facts
Mechanism of action
Progesterone receptor agonist
Primary target: Progesterone receptor
Approval history
| Authority | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FDA | approved | — |
Pipeline programs
- Levonorgestrel 100 mcg and Ethinyl Estradiol 20 mcg
- Levonorgestrel/EE 0.15/0.03 mg and EE 0.01 mg tablets
- Seasonale (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol)
- Seasonale [levonorgestrel (LNG)/ethinyl estradiol (EE)]
- levonorgestrel/EE 0.15/0.03 and EE 0.01 mg tablets
- 91-day Levonorgestrel Oral Contraceptive
- 91-day Levonorgestrel Oral Contraceptive
- 91-day Levonorgestrel Oral Contraceptive
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Frequently asked questions
What is norgestrel?
norgestrel (OPILL) is a progesterone receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.
What is the brand name for norgestrel?
OPILL is a marketed brand name for norgestrel. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.
What is the US approval status of norgestrel?
norgestrel 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.