Ulipristal acetate

Information About Ulipristal acetate

Uses of Ulipristal acetate

Ulipristal acetate is commonly used to treat uterine fibroids and also used as emergency contraception.

How Ulipristal acetate Works

Ulipristal acetate is a synthetic selective progesterone receptor modulator which binds to the human progesterone receptor with a high affinity, subsequently inhibiting the ovulation.

Side Effects of Ulipristal acetate

Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Muscle/Back pain, Painful menstruation, Breast pain, Tiredness, Mood disturbances

Authorship

Written By

Dr Sri Viknarajan

MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)

Reviewed By

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli

MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Ulipristal acetate Related Warnings

Alcohol Safe

There is no known interaction between alcohol and Ulipristal acetate. However, the risk of such concomitant use cannot be excluded. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Not Safe - High Risk

There are limited data on animal studies and no data on human studies. Ulipristal acetate has no therapeutic indication during pregnancy and it is not advisable to be used during pregnancy.

Lactation Not Advisable

Ulipristal acetate is known to secrete in human milk but the effect on breastfed child has not been studied. It is advisable that breastfeeding is discontinued for at least one week after consumption of Ulipristal acetate.

Driving Not advisable

Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Ulipristal acetate may cause side effects such as dizziness, sleepiness or blurred vision, all of which could affect your ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney Safe If Prescribed

Ulipristal acetate is safe to use in patients with kidney impairment.

Liver Use With Care

Caution use of Ulipristal acetate has to be practised in patients with liver impairment as there are limited data from such patients.