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Ella Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Ulipristal acetate 30mg; tab.
Pharmacological Class
Progesterone agonist/antagonist.
How Supplied
Tab—1
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Ella Indications
Indications
Prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or known or suspected contraceptive failure. Not for use as regular contraceptive.
Ella Dosage and Administration
Adult
Take 1 tab as soon as possible within 120hrs (5 days) after unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure. May repeat dose if vomiting occurs within 3hrs.
Children
Premenarchal: not applicable.
Ella Contraindications
Contraindications
Known/suspected pregnancy.
Ella Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ella Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Not for termination of an existing pregnancy. Exclude pregnancy before prescribing. Rule out ectopic pregnancy if lower abdominal pain occurs. Rule out pregnancy if subsequent menses delayed by >1 week. Does not protect against HIV or other STDs. Repeat use within same menstrual cycle: not recommended. Nursing mothers.
Ella Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ella Interactions
Interactions
Avoid concomitant CYP3A4 inducers (eg, barbiturates, bosentan, carbamazepine, felbamate, griseofulvin, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, rifampin, topiramate, St. John's wort). Potentiated by CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole, itraconazole). May affect or be affected by progestin-containing contraceptives; use reliable barrier method until next menstrual cycle and resume hormonal contraception ≥5 days after dose.
Ella Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Headache, abdominal pain, nausea, dysmenorrhea, fatigue, dizziness; menstrual cycle changes.
Ella Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ella Note
Not Applicable
Ella Patient Counseling
See Literature
