Ulipristal Acetate
About Ulipristal Acetate
Ulipristal Acetate belongs to the group of medicines called progesterone agonist/antagonist emergency contraceptive. It is primarily indicated for the prevention of emergency pregnancy due to unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. Ulipristal Acetate is not intended for routine use as a contraceptive. A lower dose of ulipristal acetate may be used to treat moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids (also known as myomas), which are non-cancerous uterine tumours (womb).
Ulipristal Acetate contains ulipristal acetate, which stops progesterone from working usually. Ulipristal Acetate also works by stopping or delaying the release of an egg. Thereby it helps as an emergency contraceptive.
Ulipristal Acetate has to be taken within 120 hours (5 days) of sex to prevent pregnancy. It is not meant to be used as a primary method of contraception. However, you can use emergency contraception more than once throughout a menstrual cycle if necessary. You may experience headaches, abdominal pain, nausea, dysmenorrhea, fatigue, and dizziness. It may make your next period earlier, later or more painful than usual. The majority of Ulipristal Acetate's side effects fade with time. However, if the adverse effects persist, consult your doctor.
Do not take Ulipristal Acetate if you're allergic to ulipristal acetate or any ingredient present in Ulipristal Acetate. Please seek medical advice before using Ulipristal Acetate if you have severe asthma and severe liver disease. It is not recommended to use in pregnant women. If you are a nursing woman, you should not breastfeed for one week after taking this drug. In some cases, Ulipristal Acetate may cause blurred vision, drowsiness or dizziness; if you experience these symptoms, do not drive or operate machines. You should avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit while on treatment with Ulipristal Acetate. Ulipristal Acetate is not suggested for individuals under the age of 18.
Uses of Ulipristal Acetate
Medicinal Benefits
Ulipristal Acetate is primarily used as an emergency contraceptive to avoid unintended pregnancy. Ulipristal Acetate contains ulipristal acetate, which stops progesterone from working usually. Ulipristal Acetate also works by stopping or delaying the release of an egg. Thereby it helps as an emergency contraceptive. The doctor may prescribe a lower dose of ulipristal acetate to treat moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids (also known as myomas), which are non-cancerous uterine tumours (womb).
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Ulipristal Acetate
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea)
- Nausea
- Dysmenorrhea
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Changes in the menstrual cycle
- Visual disturbances or blurred vision
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Unintended pregnancy is a condition that occurred either unwanted when desired no children or no more children. Also, pregnancy is mistimed, such as occurring earlier than desired. Most unintended pregnancies result from not using contraception or contraceptives inconsistently or incorrectly.
Uterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in or around the uterus (womb). The growths are comprised of muscle and fibrous tissue, and their size varies. They are also stated as uterine myomas or leiomyomas. Heavy periods or painful periods, tummy or abdominal pain, lower back pain, constipation, pain or discomfort during sex and a frequent need to urinate are the common symptoms that occur with this.
FAQs
Ulipristal Acetate contains ulipristal acetate, which stops progesterone from working usually. Ulipristal Acetate also works by stopping or delaying the release of an egg. Thereby it helps as an emergency contraceptive.
Ulipristal Acetate (tablet) is not indicated for regular birth control. It is only used as emergency contraception (within 120 hours) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Do not take Ulipristal Acetate without consulting your doctor.
Take another pill as soon as possible if you vomit within 3 hours after taking the Ulipristal Acetate.
For emergency contraception, you can take Ulipristal Acetate at any time of the day, before, during or after a meal. If you take this medication to treat or manage other medical conditions, you can take it as advised by the healthcare professional.
The doctor may prescribe a lower dose of ulipristal acetate (5mg) to treat moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids (also known as myomas), which are non-cancerous uterine tumours (womb). However, please do not take it on your own to treat uterine fibroids.
There is no evidence that Ulipristal Acetate has any effect on future fertility.
You can take Ulipristal Acetate at any time in your menstruation cycle.
