Ulipristal

Ulipristal

Definition

A selective progesterone receptor modulator with anti-progesterone activity. Ulipristal binds to the progesterone receptor (PR), thereby inhibiting PR-mediated gene expression, and interfering with progesterone activity in the reproductive system. As a result, this agent may suppress the growth of uterine leiomyomatosis. Furthermore, by inhibiting or delaying ovulation and effecting endometrial tissue, ulipristal can be used as an emergency contraception.

Also known as 11-beta-(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)-17-hydroxy-19-norpregna-4,9-diene-3,20-dione, ULIPRISTAL — per NCIT

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