A 25-year-old woman with well-controlled asthma using a salbutamol inhaler only asks about EC. She had UPSI 36 hours ago. She prefers oral EC. Can she...

Question

A 25-year-old woman with well-controlled asthma using a salbutamol inhaler only asks about EC. She had UPSI 36 hours ago. She prefers oral EC. Can she take UPA-EC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, UPA-EC is only cautioned against in severe asthma controlled with ORAL glucocorticoids. Mild-moderate asthma on inhaled treatment only is not a concern

Answer

No, UPA-EC is contraindicated in all asthma

Answer

She should take LNG-EC only

Answer

She needs the Yuzpe regimen instead

Answer

UPA-EC requires prednisolone cover

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): UPA-EC Safe Mild Asthma Inhaler Only

A 25-year-old woman with well-controlled asthma using a salbutamol inhaler only asks about EC. She had UPSI 36 hours ago. She prefers oral EC. Can she take UPA-EC?