Norgestrel
Summary
Norgestrel is a progestin used in combination with ethinyl estradiol for oral contraception and prevention of pregnancy in women.
Brand Names: Cryselle 28, Elinest 28 Day, Lo/ovral 28 Day, Low-ogestrel 28 Day
Generic Name: Norgestrel
Background
Norgestrel is synthetic steroidal progestin that is used in combination with ethinyl estradiol for oral contraception. Norgestrel is composed of a racemic mixture of two stereoisomers, dextronorgestrel and levonorgestrel. However, only the levorotary enantiomer (levonorgestrel) is biologically active.