ulipristal acetate (Ella)

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Introduction

FDA-approved Aug 2010, available only by prescription

Indications

Dosage

  • single tablet 30 mg

Storage

  • keep the blister in the outer carton to protect from light[5]

Adverse effects

Mechanism of action

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References

  1. Glasier AF et al Ulipristal acetate versus levonorgestrel for emergency contraception: A randomised non-inferiority trial and meta- analysis. Lancet 2010 Feb 13; 375:555. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20116841
  2. FDA NEWS RELEASE, August 13, 2010 FDA approves ella <TM> tablets for prescription emergency contraception http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm222428.htm
  3. Prescriber's Letter 17(10): 2010 Ella (Ulipristal) for Emergency Contraception Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=261008&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  4. 4.0 4.1 Donnez J et al. Ulipristal acetate versus placebo for fibroid treatment before surgery. N Engl J Med 2012 Feb 2; 366:409. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22296075
    Donnez J et al. Ulipristal acetate versus leuprolide acetate for uterine fibroids. N Engl J Med 2012 Feb 2; 366:421. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22296076
    Stewart EA. Uterine fibroids and evidence-based medicine-Not an oxymoron. N Engl J Med 2012 Feb 2; 366:471. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22296082
  5. 5.0 5.1 Prescriber's Letter 21(6): 2014 Oral Meds to Keep in Original Containers Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=300622&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com