A woman taking rifampicin for tuberculosis presents for emergency contraception 60 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. She declines a Cu-IUD. ...

Question

A woman taking rifampicin for tuberculosis presents for emergency contraception 60 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. She declines a Cu-IUD. What is the most appropriate oral EC?

Accepted Answer

Levonorgestrel 3 mg (double dose)

Answer

Ulipristal Acetate 30 mg

Answer

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg (standard dose)

Answer

Combined oestrogen-progestogen (Yuzpe regimen)

Answer

No oral EC is available for women on rifampicin

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): EC with Enzyme-Inducing Drugs

A woman taking rifampicin for tuberculosis presents for emergency contraception 60 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. She declines a Cu-IUD. What is the most appropriate oral EC?