Pristal
Pristal Products are primarily used for
About Pristal Products
Uses of Pristal Products
Ulipristal acetate is used in the treatment of uterine fibroids. It is used for intermittent treatment and pre-operative treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of uterine fibroid in adult women of reproductive age.
Pristal Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Pristal are Absence of menstrual periods, Headache, Endometrial hyperplasia.
How Pristal Products work
Ulipristal acetate is a selective progesterone receptor modulator. It works by modifying the action of progesterone (natural female hormone). It is used either before surgery of fibroids or for intermittent (at regular intervals) treatment of fibroids. It helps reduce their size, stops or controls bleeding and increases your red blood cell count.
Patient Concerns about Pristal Products
Frequently asked questions about Pristal Products
Frequently asked questions about Ulipristal acetate
Q. How does Pristal Tablet work for fibroids?
Pristal Tablet acts by blocking the receptors of progesterone, which decreases the levels of progesterone and therefore it is helpful in decreasing the size of fibroids. Fibroids are non-cancerous development around the uterus. When given at a certain prescribed dose, Pristal Tablet inhibits ovulation leading to stopping of periods. As a result, it may benefit women who have heavy bleeding due to fibroids.
Q. Does Pristal Tablet stop periods?
No, taking a single tablet of Pristal Tablet does not stop periods, but it may delay or prepone your periods. In some cases you may have bleeding in between your periods. Consult your doctor if this happens.
Q. Can ulipristal be used as regular birth control medicine?
No, Pristal Tablet cannot be used as a regular contraceptive. It is meant for occasional use as an emergency contraceptive. It is important to know that the safety and effectiveness of Pristal Tablet have not been established for repeated use in one menstrual cycle. Hence, its repeated use is not recommended.
Q. How and when should Pristal Tablet be taken?
Pristal Tablet should be taken orally as soon as possible after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure and not later than 120 hours (5 days). It can be taken at anytime of the day and before, during or after food. It can be taken at anytime during your menstrual cycle.
Q. What if I vomit after taking Pristal Tablet?
If you vomit immediately after taking Pristal Tablet or within 3 hours of taking it, take another tablet of Pristal Tablet. However, if you have vomited after 3 hours of taking the medicine you need not take another tablet.
Q. Do I need to continue with my regular birth control method?
Pristal Tablet may make your birth control pills less effective and therefore in addition to birth control pills you should continue using condoms till your next period (menses).
Q. What other important points I need to remember regarding Pristal Tablet?
While taking Pristal Tablet you should be aware of some important points such as it does not work if you are already pregnant and it is not effective if you have unprotected sex after taking the tablet. It is also important to know that Pristal Tablet does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, syphilis etc.
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