ellaOne Flashcards
1
Q
Indication
A
Within 5 days of unprotected sex
2
Q
Mechanism
A
Single dose 30mg ulipristal acetate (selective progesterone receptor modulator)
Inhibits / delays ovulation and may thin endometrium
3
Q
Effectiveness
A
98%
4
Q
CI
A
Pregnancy < 18 years Severe asthma or liver disease May be less effective if taking enzyme inducing medication Previously used in this cycle
5
Q
Side effects
A
PV bleeding (immediately, at menses or later)
Nausea / vomiting
Headache
Breast / pelvic pain
6
Q
Extra information
A
If vomit within 3 hours, repeat dose with 10mg domperidone or use IUD instead
Abstain until PV bleeding or after taken COCP for 7 days or POP for 2 days
Ideally abstain for 14 days
If > 7 days late / light bleeding / concerned do pregnancy test 3 weeks post pill
