Drug Name: | Ulipristal |
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Drug Class: | Selective progesterone receptor modulator |
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Mechanism of Action: | - Binds to progesterone receptors in the uterus, preventing ovulation and inhibiting endometrial proliferation
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Use: | - Emergency contraception within 120 hours of unprotected intercourse
- Preoperative treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroids
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Side Effects: | - Headache
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Dysmenorrhea
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
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Contraindications: | - Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Known or suspected breast cancer
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Specialty: | - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Emergency Medicine
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