Drug Name: | Ulipristal Acetate |
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Drug Class: | Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator |
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Mechanism of Action: | - Binds to progesterone receptors in the uterus, blocking the effects of progesterone and inhibiting ovulation
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Use: | - Emergency contraception within 120 hours of unprotected intercourse
- Treatment of uterine fibroids
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Side Effects: | - Headache
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Dysmenorrhea
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
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Contraindications: | - Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Severe liver impairment
- Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
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Specialty: | - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Emergency Medicine
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