Wikiwand AI

Leuprorelin/norethisterone acetate

Combination medication From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Leuprorelin/norethisterone acetate, also known as leuprolide/norethindrone acetate and sold under the brand name Lupaneta Pack, is a co-packaged medication used to treat endometriosis.[1] It contains leuprorelin as the acetate, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, and norethisterone acetate, a progestin.[1] The leuprorelin is given by intramuscular injection and the norethisterone acetate is taken by mouth.[1]

Quick facts Combination of, Norethisterone acetate ...
Leuprorelin/norethisterone acetate
Combination of
LeuprorelinGonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist
Norethisterone acetateProgestin
Clinical data
Trade namesLupaneta Pack
Other namesLeuprolide/norethindrone acetate
AHFS/Drugs.comMicromedex Detailed Consumer Information
License data
Routes of
administration
Intramuscular and by mouth
ATC code
  • None
Legal status
Legal status
Close

The co-packaged medication was approved for medical use in the United States in December 2012.[2]

Medical uses

Leuprorelin/norethisterone acetate is indicated for the initial management of the painful symptoms of endometriosis and for management of recurrence of symptoms.[1]

References

Further reading

Related Articles

Timelines

Top Qs

Fact Checks