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ulipristal acetate

ulipristal acetate (ELLAONE) is a progesterone receptor modulator. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G03) G03AD02
US status approved
Patents linked 20
Pipeline programs 20
News articles 0
Drug details — ulipristal acetate
US status
approved
Class
Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G03)
Route
ORAL
Patents
20
Programs
20
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

ulipristal acetate (ELLAONE) is a progesterone receptor modulator. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ulipristal acetate
Brand ELLAONE
Mechanism Progesterone receptor modulator
Target Progesterone receptor
Therapeutic class Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G03)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code G03AD02

Mechanism of action

Progesterone receptor modulator

Primary target: Progesterone receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. 2023/3720 UMBRELLA Phase 3 · George Institute for · patients with a positive status for molecular residual disea
  2. Varicella Vaccine Phase 3 · Sinovac Research and · Varicella
  3. Varicella Vaccine Phase 3 · Sinovac Research and · Varicella (Chickenpox)
  4. Absorbable and moldable skull base support plate Phase 2 · First People's Hospital · Sellar Tumor
  5. Anterior lamellar nanostructured artificial human cornea. Phase 2 · Lxo Ireland Designated · Severe Trophic Corneal Ulcers Refractory to Conventional Tre
  6. Stellate Ganglion Block injection with ropivicane Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  7. 219728 Phase 1 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Healthy volunteers
  8. Bilateral Cerebellar deep brain stimulation Phase 1 · Shandong Topscience Biotech · Stroke

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Frequently asked questions

What is ulipristal acetate?

ulipristal acetate (ELLAONE) is a progesterone receptor modulator. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ulipristal acetate?

ELLAONE is a marketed brand name for ulipristal acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ulipristal acetate?

ulipristal acetate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.