Pharm Flashcards
1
Q
levonorgestrel
A
PLAN B
synthetic progesterone
MOA: not entirely clear, likely causes - feedback to pituitary, suppresses LH surge/ovulation
2
Q
Ulipristal acetate
A
(Ella)
MOA: progesterone ANTAGONIST, inhib ovulation and renders endometrium inhospital to implantation
3
Q
misoprostol
A
PGE1 analog
MOA: cervical softening and uterine contractions
*can be used w/o other agents
4
Q
mifepristone
A
Anti-progesterone
MOA: binds progesterone receptor w/ greater affinity, without activating it –> w/d of progesterone support during early preg –> separation of implant site, uterine contractions, expulsion of embryo