Desogestrel

Generic Name
Desogestrel
Brand Names
Apri 28 Day, Azurette 28 Day, Bekyree 28 Day, Caziant 28 Day, Cesia 28 Day, Cyred 28 Day, Emoquette, Enskyce 28 Day, Freya, Isibloom 28 Day, Juleber 28 Day, Kalliga, Kariva 28 Day, Linessa, Marvelon, Mircette 28 Day, Pimtrea Pack, Reclipsen, Simliya, Velivet 28 Day, Viorele 28 Day, Volnea 28 Day
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C22H30O
CAS Number
54024-22-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
81K9V7M3A3
Background

Desogestrel, a prodrug, is a third generation progestogen and hence, a member of the gonane family which was largely used in Europe before being approved in the US and Canada. It was firstly generated from a study that showed that 11-beta and 11-alkylidene substituent in nortestosterone can enhance the biological activity. Desogestrel is now produced semi-sy...

Indication

Oral desogestrel is used in combination with ethinylestradiol as a contraceptive agent for the prevention of pregnancy.

Desogestrel is part of the combined oral contraceptives that contain a mix of estrogen and progestin which inhibit ovulation.

Associated Conditions
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Associated Therapies
Contraception
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