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Pharmacology Endocrine a9884882

A young female Shagun comes to you in the gynaecology OPD and gives the history that she had intercourse with her boyfriend 5 hours back. Select the drug that can act as a single dose postcoital contraceptive for her:

A
Clomiphene citrate
B
Mifepristone
C
Danazol
D
Medroxyprogesterone acetate
High-Yield Explanation
* Single dose of mifepristone taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse is an effective method to prevent pregnancy. * Two tablets of OCP within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse followed by 2 tablets after 12 hours can also be used as a post-coital contraceptive method. * Two tablets of levonorgestrel (0*75 mg each) taken 12 hours apa can also be used for emergency contraception.

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