General Information
Nomegestrol acetate belongs to a class of steroid hormones called progestins, which are synthetic analogues of the naturally-occurring hormone progesterone. It is an oral contraceptive that can be used alone or in combination with estradiol. Nomegestrol acetate is characterized by high selectivity, binding to and activating the progesterone receptor to inhibit ovulation.
About the API
Systematic name
[(8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-acetyl-6,13-dimethyl-3-oxo-1,2,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl] acetate
Trade name(s)
Lutenyl, Nogest; Zoely/ Naemis (with Estradiol)
Technology
High Potent
Molecular Formula
C23H30O4
Molecular Weight
370.48 g/mol
Physical properties
White to off-white non-hygroscopic crystalline powder
Therapeutic category
Endocrinology
Available formulations
Oral Solid
Regulations
CEP
EU DMF
CEP
EU DMF