Drug reference
ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate
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Drug class
Endocrine (Gonadal Hormones)
Mechanism of action
Ethinyl estradiol: Reduces release of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) from hypothalamus; reduces release of gonadotropin from pituitary; Norgestimate: Inhibits secretion of gonadotropin from pituitary; prevents follicular maturation and ovulation; stimulates growth of mammary tissues.
Common side effects
- Anorexia
- Amenorrhea
- Aterial thromboembolism
- Cerebral hemorrhage
- Crebral thrombosis
- Retinal thrombosis
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate?
ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate belongs to: Endocrine.
How does ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate work?
Ethinyl estradiol: Reduces release of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) from hypothalamus; reduces release of gonadotropin from pituitary; Norgestimate: Inhibits secretion of gonadotropin from pituitary; prevents follicular maturation and ovulation; stimulates growth of mammary tissues.
What are the common side effects of ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate?
Anorexia, Amenorrhea, Aterial thromboembolism, Cerebral hemorrhage, Crebral thrombosis, Retinal thrombosis
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