Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate

Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate (EE/NETA), or ethinylestradiol/norethindrone acetate, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE) and norethisterone acetate (NETA) which is used as birth control.[1] EE is an estrogen, while norethisterone acetate (NETA) is a progestin.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1]

Not to be confused with Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone.

Ethinylestradiol /
norethisterone acetate
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EthinylestradiolEstrogen
Norethisterone acetateProgestogen
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Trade namesEstrostep, Loestrin, Microgestin, others[1]
Other namesEE/NETA
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  • US: X (Contraindicated)
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    In 2017, it was the 53rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 14 million prescriptions.[2][3]

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    Brand names of EE/NETA include Anovlar, Blisovi, Cumorit, Estrostep, FemHRT, Fyavolv, Gildess, Junel, Larin, Leribane, Loestrin, Mibelas, Microgestin, Minastrin, Norlestrin, Primodos, Taytulla, and Tri-Legest, among others.[4]

    In addition, the combination is sold in the United States under the brand name FemHRT for use in menopausal hormone therapy.[5][6]

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    References
    1. "Estrogen-Progestin Combinations Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. AHFS. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
    2. "The Top 300 of 2020". ClinCalc. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
    3. "Ethinyl Estradiol; Norethindrone - Drug Usage Statistics". ClinCalc. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
    4. "Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone (Professional Patient Advice)". Drugs.com. 13 July 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
    5. "Drug Approval Package: Femhrt (Norethindrone Acetate & Ethinyl Estradiol) NDA #21065". U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Retrieved 28 December 2018.
    6. "FemHRT- norethindrone acetate/ethinyl estradiol tablet". DailyMed. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 31 December 2019.


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