WHO Essential Medicine EML section: Oral hormonal contraceptives
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Ella is a progesterone agonist/antagonist emergency contraceptive indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. Ella is not intended for routine use as a contraceptive.
When taken immediately before ovulation is to occur, ella postpones follicular rupture.
The most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%) in the clinical trials were headache (18%), abdominal pain (12%), nausea (12%), dysmenorrhea (9%), fatigue (6%) and dizziness (5%). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact HRA Pharma America Inc., at 844-994-0329 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Ella is contraindicated for use in the case of known or suspected pregnancy. • Known or suspected pregnancy
Pregnancy (label summary): Risk Summary Ella is contraindicated for use during an existing or suspected pregnancy. No signal of concern regarding pregnancy complications was found in postmarketing studies.
For a suspected overdose or poisoning, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call 102What is Ulipristal used for?
Ella is a progesterone agonist/antagonist emergency contraceptive indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. Ella is not intended for routine use as a contraceptive.
How does Ulipristal work?
When taken immediately before ovulation is to occur, ella postpones follicular rupture.
What are the side effects of Ulipristal?
The most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%) in the clinical trials were headache (18%), abdominal pain (12%), nausea (12%), dysmenorrhea (9%), fatigue (6%) and dizziness (5%). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact HRA Pharma America Inc., at 844-994-0329 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Who should not take Ulipristal?
Ella is contraindicated for use in the case of known or suspected pregnancy. • Known or suspected pregnancy
Can I take Ulipristal in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy (label summary): Risk Summary Ella is contraindicated for use during an existing or suspected pregnancy. No signal of concern regarding pregnancy complications was found in postmarketing studies.
What is the dose of Ulipristal?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Ulipristal?
Ulipristal is used for: Ella is a progesterone agonist/antagonist emergency contraceptive indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. Common side effects include: The most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%) in the clinical trials were headache (…
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