Names and pronunciation
(ue-li-pris′tal) Ella, Fibristal
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Drug reference
(ue-li-pris′tal) Ella, Fibristal
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Func. class.: Contraceptive, progestin receptor modulator
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USES: Emergency contraception (ella): Pre- vention of pregnancy following unpro- tected intercourse or contraceptive failure Uterine fibroids (Fibristal ): Treat- ment of moderate-severe signs/symptoms of uterine fibroids in those who are eligi- ble for surgery; intermittent treatment of moderate-severe signs/symptoms of uter- ine fibroids
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CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity, pregnancy
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Emergency contraception (ella) • Adult women: PO: 30 mg ASAP, but within 120 hr (5 days) of unprotected intercourse/contraceptive failure Uterine fibroids (Fibristal ) • Adult women PO: (premenopausal): 5 mg daily × 3, first course within the first 7 days of menstruation; start subsequent treatment courses, the 1st week of the 2nd menstruation following completion of the prior course. The interval between courses is 2 menstrual cycles
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Available forms: Tablet 30 mg See Appendix B See Appendix B
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• Adult women: PO: 30 mg ASAP, but within 120 hr (5 days) of unprotected intercourse/contraceptive failure Uterine fibroids (Fibristal )
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• Adult women PO: (premenopausal): 5 mg daily × 3, first course within the first 7 days of menstruation; start subsequent treatment courses, the 1st week of the 2nd menstruation following completion of the prior course. The interval between courses is 2 menstrual cycles
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