Severe hepatic impairment is associated with 7-fold increased exposure to elagolix, which may increase the risk of bone loss. In women with moderate hepatic impairment, which is associated with 3-fold increased exposure to elagolix, the medication at 200 mg twice per day should not be used, while 150 mg once per day should be used for no more than 6 months. OATP1B1 inhibitors are likely to greatly increase exposure to elagolix similarly to moderate to severe hepatic impairment.Combined birth control is not contraindicated with elagolix, but because of the estrogen component, is expected to decrease the effectiveness of elagolix in the treatment of endometriosis, and hence is not recommended. Other forms of birth control, such as non-hormonal birth control, can be used instead. Elagolix is not contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding, but it is unknown whether the medication is excreted in breast milk or if it has adverse effects on milk production or the breastfed child. The use of elagolix in women who are breastfeeding should be considered carefully, weighing both benefits and risks. Side effects
The side effects of elagolix are in general similar to menopausal symptoms. The most common side effects of elagolix (incidence ≥10%) are hot flashes, night sweats, headaches, nausea, and amenorrhea (cessation of menstruation). The next most frequent side effects of elagolix (incidence ≥5%) are insomnia, anxiety, arthralgia (joint pain), depression, and mood changes. Less common side effects of elagolix (incidence ≥3% and <5%) include decreased sex drive, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight gain, dizziness, constipation, and irritability.
Several genes are being examined for the role they may play in the development of the condition.Increased education and helicopter capabilities have combined to cut the number of deaths from the condition. Symptoms of HACE have been reported in many cases of deaths while descending Mount Everest, although HACE may not be the only problem they experienced. HACE also posed a threat to workers on the Qinghai–Tibet Railway. References
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