Berotralstat
Severe
Database
Drug interaction classified as: absorption
Source: DDInter
Drug reference
Ulipristal Acetate
Progestogen · Emergency contraception
Also known as ella, ellaOne
ProgestogenEmergency contraception
CDSCO approvedSchedule H
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
4 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
Top interactions
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Mechanism
Ulipristal acetate acts as a partial agonist at the progesterone receptor. For emergency contraception, its mechanism primarily involves delaying or preventing ovulation, likely through actions on the hypothalamus.
Indications
Emergency contraception
Dosing
- Adult
- 30 mg for 1 dose, to be taken as soon as possible after coitus, but no later than after 120 hours
- Max dose
- 30 mg as a single dose
Side effects
Common
Back painBreast tendernessDizzinessFatigueGastrointestinal discomfortHeadachesMenstrual cycle irregularitiesMood alteredMyalgiaNauseaPelvic painVomitingheadache (self-limited)abdominal pain
Drug interactions
Colchicine
Severe
Database
Drug interaction classified as: excretion
Source: DDInter
Edoxaban
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Venetoclax
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
8 additional unreviewed or low-confidence interactions hidden because their provenance or source detail is insufficient.
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e, BNF·Updated: 2026-05-10