Drospirenone

Products Drospirenone is commercially available as a fixed combination with ethinyl estradiol for contraception in the form of film-coated tablets (Yasmin, Yasminelle, YAZ, generics, auto-generics). Drospirenone is also used in combination with estradiol for hormone replacement therapy (Angeliq). Bayer’s originals Yasmin, Yasminelle and YAZ will go off the market in many countries in December 2021. … Drospirenone

Dienogest

Products Dienogest is commercially available in many countries as a fixed combination with estradiol valerate in tablet form (Qlaira). Furthermore, a monopreparation for endometriosis therapy is available (Visanne, see under Dienogest Endometriosis). The fixed combination with ethinyl estradiol (Valette, generic) was approved in many countries in 2014. Dienogest + estradiol Qlaira has been on the … Dienogest

Progesterone Hormone

Products Progesterone is commercially available as a vaginal gel, a gel, in capsule form, and as a solution for injection. The capsules can be used orally and vaginally. Progesterone has been approved in many countries since 1955. Structure and properties Progesterone (C21H30O2, Mr = 314.5 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or colorless crystals … Progesterone Hormone

Duogynon

Products Duogynon was approved in Germany between 1950 and 1981 in the form of dragées and as an intramuscular solution for injection. It was manufactured by Schering AG, which was acquired by Bayer in 2006. Duogynon was later renamed Cumorit. The drug was also approved in other countries, including the United Kingdom, where it was … Duogynon

Chlormadinone Acetate

Products Chlormadinone acetate is commercially available in tablet form in combination with ethinyl estradiol (Belara, Ladonna, Belarina, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 2001. Structure and properties Chlormadinone acetate (C23H29ClO4, Mr = 404.9 g/mol) Effects Chlormadinone acetate (ATC G03DB06) has antiandrogenic properties. Indications In combination with ethinyl estradiol: hormonal contraception.