Ulipristal

Generic name: Ulipristal
Brand names: Ella
Dosage form: oral tablet (30 mg)
Drug class: Progesterone receptor modulators

Usage of Ulipristal

Ulipristal is an emergency contraceptive. It works by stopping or delaying the release of an egg from an ovary. Ulipristal may also make it harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Ulipristal is used to prevent pregnancy after having sex without using a condom or other effective birth control method. Ulipristal is also used to prevent pregnancy after a regular form of birth control has failed. Ulipristal is not to be used as a regular form of daily, weekly, or monthly birth control.

ULIPRISTAL SHOULD NOT BE USED TO TERMINATE AN EXISTING PREGNANCY.

Ulipristal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ulipristal side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic Reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once or seek emergency medical attention if you have severe pain in your lower stomach (especially on only one side) 3 to 5 weeks after using ulipristal.

Common side effects of ulipristal may include:

  • headache;
  • dizziness, tired feeling;
  • nausea, stomach pain; or
  • menstrual pain.

    • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Ulipristal

    You should not use ulipristal if you have already cOnfirmed that you are pregnant, or if you are allergic to ulipristal.

    Do not use ulipristal if you have not yet started having menstrual periods, or if you are past menopause.

    Tell your doctor if you have ever HAD:

  • an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy; or
  • if your last menstrual period was more than 4 weeks ago.

    • This medicine can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use emergency contraception if you are already pregnant or think you might be pregnant.

    You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

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    How to use Ulipristal

    Usual Adult Dose for Contraception:

    30 mg orally as soon as possible within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failureComments:-If vomiting occurs within 3 hours, consideration should be given to repeating the dose.-The drug can be taken at any time during the menstrual cycle.-This drug is not intended for routine use as a contraceptive. Use: Prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure

    Warnings

    Ulipristal is not to be used as a regular form of daily, weekly, or monthly birth control.

    Ulipristal can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use if you are already pregnant or think you might be pregnant.

    What other drugs will affect Ulipristal

    Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

  • birth control pills;
  • Bosentan;
  • griseofulvin;
  • St. John's Wort;
  • rifampin;
  • topiramate;
  • a barbiturate--bUTAbarbital, secobarbital, Pentobarbital, phenobarbital; or
  • seizure medicine--Carbamazepine, Felbamate, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin.

    • This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect ulipristal, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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