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norgestimate

Synthetic Progestin (Gonane) · Contraceptive

Synthetic Progestin (Gonane)Contraceptive
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
12 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
X
FDA category + note
Top interactionssee all 12
  • AmprenavirSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • BexaroteneSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • BoceprevirSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • BosentanSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Norgestimate is a progestin with reduced androgenic activity.

Indications

hormonal contraception

Dosing

Adult
200 µg (ovulation inhibitory dose)

Contraindications

  • undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
  • benign or malignant liver disease
  • known or suspected breast cancer

Pregnancy & lactation

Pregnancy

X

Drug interactions

Amprenavir
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: others

Source: DDInter

Bexarotene
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: metabolism

Source: DDInter

Boceprevir
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: metabolism

Source: DDInter

Bosentan
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: metabolism

Source: DDInter

Brigatinib
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: metabolism

Source: DDInter

Carbamazepine
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: antagonism

Source: DDInter

Dabrafenib
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Encorafenib
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Eslicarbazepine
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: antagonism

Source: DDInter

Felbamate
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: antagonism

Source: DDInter

Fosamprenavir
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Fosphenytoin
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Related guidelines

Other Synthetic Progestin (Gonane) drugs

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e, Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team