Ulipristal Acetate [For emergency contraception]

Ulipristal Acetate [For emergency contraception] Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Ulipristal Acetate [For emergency contraception]
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
Food Interaction
Half Life
Volume of Distribution
Clearance
Interaction With other Medicine
Contradiction
Storage

Trade Name	Ulipristal Acetate [For emergency contraception]
Generic	Ulipristal Acetate [For emergency contraception]
Type
Therapeutic Class	Drugs acting on the Uterus, Emergency Contraceptive Pill
Manufacturer
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	September 24, 2024 at 5:38 am

Ulipristal Acetate [For emergency contraception]

Uses

Ulipristal Acetate is indicated for emergency contraception within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure.

Dosage

Ulipristal Acetate [For emergency contraception] dosage

One 30 mg tablet must be taken as soon as possible but no later than 120 hours of unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure, with or without food. If vomiting occurs within 3 hours of intake, then another tablet needed to be taken. Ulipristal Acetate can be taken at any time of menstrual cycle.

Side Effects

Most common side-effects are headache, nausea, abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, fatigue, dizziness, breast tenderness etc.

Precaution

Existing Pregnancy: Ulipristal Acetate is not indicated for termination of an existing pregnancy.Ectopic Pregnancy: A history of ectopic pregnancy is not a contraindication to the use of this emergency contraceptive method.Repeated Use: Ulipristal Acetate is for occasional use as an emergency contraceptive. It should not replace a regular method of contraception. Repeated use of Ulipristal Acetate within the same menstrual cycle is not recommended, as safety and efficacy of repeat use within the same cycle has not been evaluated.Fertility Following Use: A rapid return of fertility is likely following treatment with Ulipristal Acetate for emergency contraception. So, to prevent pregnancy on a later episode of sexual intercourse one should use the barrier method (ex. Condom).Effect on Menstrual Cycle: After Ulipristal Acetate intake, menses sometimes occur earlier or later than expected by a few days. In clinical trials, cycle length was increased by a mean of 2.5 days but returned to normal in the subsequent cycle. 7% of subjects reported menses occurring more than 7 days earlier than expected, and 19% reported a delay of more than 7 days. If there is a delay in the onset of expected menses beyond 1 week, a pregnancy test should be performed. 9% of women studied reported intermenstrual bleeding after the use of Ulipristal Acetate.

Interaction

Ulipristal Acetate interacts with the following drugs: Barbiturates, Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Rifampicin, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole etc.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Contraindicated in suspected or existing pregnancy. Ulipristal Acetate excretes in breast milk. So breastfeeding is not recommended for one week after intake. Extremely limited data are available on the health of the fetus/newborn exposed to Ulipristal acetate.

Contraindication

Ulipristal Acetate is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to active substances and in pregnancy.

Special Warning

Children and Adolescents: Limited safety and efficacy data available on women under 18 years old. Hepatic Impairment: No studies have been conducted to evaluate the effect of hepatic disease on the disposition of Ulipristal Acetate.Renal Impairment: No studies have been conducted to evaluate the effect of renal disease on the disposition of Ulipristal Acetate.

Acute Overdose

Experience with Ulipristal Acetate overdose is limited, in a clinical study, a single dose equivalent to four times Ulipristal Acetate was administered to a limited number of subjects without any adverse reactions.