Levonorgestrel

Generic Name
Levonorgestrel
Brand Names
Afirmelle 28 Day, Aftera, Alesse, Altavera 28 Day, Amethia 91 Day, Amethyst, Ashlyna 91 Day, Aubra 28 Day, Aviane 28, Ayuna 28 Day Pack, Balcoltra 28 Day, Bionafem, Camrese 91 Day, Camreselo 91 Day, Chateal 28 Day, Climara Pro, Curae, Daysee 91 Day, Delyla 28 Day, Dolishale 28 Day, Econtra, Enpresse 28 Day, Fallback Solo, Falmina 28 Day, Fayosim 91 Day, Her Style, Iclevia 91 Day, Indayo, Introvale 91 Day, Jaimiess 91 Day, Jolessa 91 Day, Joyeaux 28 Day, Kurvelo, Kyleena, Larissia 28 Day Pack, Levonest 28 Day, Levora 0.15/30 28 Day, Liletta, Lillow 28 Day, Lo Simpesse, LoJaimiess, Loseasonique, Lutera 28 Day, Marlissa 28 Day, Min-ovral, Mirena, Morning After, My Choice, My Way, Myzilra 28 Day, New Day, Next Choice, Next Choice One Dose, Opcicon One-step, Option 2, Orsythia 28 Day, Plan B, Plan B One-step, Portia 28 Day, Preventeza, Quartette 91 Day Pack, React, Rivelsa 91 Day, Seasonale, Seasonique, Setlakin 91 Day, Simpesse, Skyla, Sronyx 28 Day, Take Action, Triquilar, Trivora 28 Day, Twirla 3 Count Weekly Patch, Tyblume 28 Day, Vienva 28 Day
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H28O2
CAS Number
797-63-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
5W7SIA7YZW
Background

Levonorgestrel (LNG) is a synthetic progestogen similar to Progesterone used in contraception and hormone therapy. Also known as Plan B, it is used as a single agent in emergency contraception, and as a hormonal contraceptive released from an intrauterine device, commonly referred to as an IUD. Some of these devices are known as Jaydess, Kyleena, and Mirena....

Indication

Emergency contraception
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Associated Conditions
Endometrial Hyperplasia, Endometriosis, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Hypermenorrhea, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Pregnancy, Moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms, Severe Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause
Associated Therapies
Emergency Contraception

Efficacy Trial of CDB 2914 for Emergency Contraception

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2006-01-02
Last Posted Date
2007-12-17
Lead Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Target Recruit Count
1672
Registration Number
NCT00271583
Locations
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Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States

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University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

and more 3 locations

Study Evaluating Effects of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol on Ovulation

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2005-11-15
Last Posted Date
2006-05-19
Lead Sponsor
Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT00254189

Effects of St. John's Wort on the Oral Contraceptive Hormone Levonorgestrel

First Posted Date
2005-08-19
Last Posted Date
2023-11-13
Lead Sponsor
University of Utah
Target Recruit Count
36
Registration Number
NCT00131885
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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