ATC Group: G03AC08 Etonogestrel

The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.

Position of G03AC08 in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 G Genito urinary system and sex hormones
2 G03 Sex hormones and modulators of the genital system
3 G03A Hormonal contraceptives for systemic use
4 G03AC Progestogens
5 G03AC08 Etonogestrel

Defined daily dose

The DDD is the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used for its main indication in adults. The DDD is a unit of measurement and does not necessarily reflect the recommended or Prescribed Daily Dose. Therapeutic doses for individual patients and patient groups will often differ from the DDD as they will be based on individual characteristics (such as age, weight, ethnic differences, type and severity of disease) and pharmacokinetic considerations.

Route Amount
PAREN - Parenteral 67 ug

Active ingredients in G03AC08

Active Ingredient Description
Etonogestrel

Etonogestrel is the biologically active metabolite of desogestrel, a progestagen widely used in OCs. It is structurally derived from 19-nortestosterone and binds with high affinity to progesterone receptors in the target organs. The contraceptive effect of etonogestrel is primarily achieved by inhibition of ovulation.

Related product monographs

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IMPLANON NXT Implant for subdermal use Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) MPI, EU: SmPC
NEXPLANON Implant Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

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