Escitalopram Oral Solution and Ulipristal Acetate

• Generic Name: escitalopram
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Lexapro

Escitalopram is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression or anxiety.

Escitalopram is used to treat anxiety in adults.

Escitalopram is also used to treat major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old.

• Generic Name: ulipristal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ella, Ella

Prevention of unintended pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or known or suspected contraceptive failure as an emergency contraceptive. Postcoital (emergency) contraceptive regimens are not as effective as most other methods of long-term contraception;not intended for routine use as a contraceptive.

Levonorgestrel currently is the preferred postcoital contraceptive when the drug is initiated within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. Ulipristal is an effective alternative to levonorgestrel for postcoital contraception when used within 120 hours after unprotected intercourse.