Progestin medications Flashcards
1
Q
Levonorgestrel
A
2nd generation
Levo isomer of norgestrel
High oral bioavailability
13-ethyl group
IUD and mirena
2
Q
Norgestimate
A
Prodrug that is converted to levonorgestrel oxime and then to levonorgestrel
3
Q
Desogestrel
A
3rd generation
prodrug that is converted to etonogestrel
no ketone group
high oral bioavailability
11-methylene group
4
Q
Etonogestrel
A
structure similar to levonorgestrel
implant and Nuvaring
5
Q
Drospirenone
A
4th generation
Weak progestogenic activity
Low side effects
Antimineralocorticoid activity
6
Q
Medroxyprogesterone
A
1st generation
Depot injection long acting contraceptive
