Mifeprex Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Important Warning
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Other Uses
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Special Dietary Concerns
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Mifepristone is used alone or in combination with misoprostol (Cytotec) to end an early pregnancy. Early pregnancy means it has been 49 days or less since your last menstrual period began. Mifepristone is in a class of medications called antiprogestational steroids. It works by blocking the activity of progesterone, a substance your body makes to help continue pregnancy.
Important Warning
Serious or life threatening vaginal bleeding may occur when a pregnancy is ended by miscarriage or by medical or surgical abortion. It is not known if taking mifepristone increases the risk that you will experience very heavy bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had bleeding problems, an ectopic pregnancy ('tubal pregnancy' or pregnancy outside the uterus), anemia (less than ...
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Encyclopedia: Mifepristone
Mifepristone is a synthetic steroid compound used as a pharmaceutical. It is used as an abortifacient in the first two months of pregnancy, and in smaller doses as an emergency contraceptive. It can also be used as a treatment for obstetric bleeding. During early trials, it was known as RU-486, its designation at the Roussel Uclaf company, which designed the drug. The drug was initially made available in France, and...
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Mifeprex (mifepristone) medical abortion pill (ru486)
Official site of Danco Laboratories. Prescription information, patient guide, news, and history.
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Mifeprex can be taken only during the first 49 days of pregnancy and should not be used in cases of confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, as Mifeprex is ...
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Mifeprex (mifepristone) Information
Official information about the US government's review and approval of mifepristone (RU-486).
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FDA Public Health Advisory: Sepsis and Medical Abortion
The approved Mifeprex regimen for a medical abortion through 49 days pregnancy ... FDA is also working with the manufacturers of Mifeprex and misoprostol ...
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Learn about the prescription medication Mifeprex (Mifepristone (RU486)), drug uses, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, warnings, and patient labeling.
Pregnancy Care Planner
Whether you're planning to have a baby, are already pregnant, or your new baby has just arrived, this new interactive pregnancy planner is for you. It's the perfect way to find out all you need to have a healthy and happy pregnancy and to make sure you get the care that's right for you. NHS, the UK's government sponsored health service provides this and many other authorititative health guides.
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Question and Answer
i took the pill at 930 and threw it up at 10. i called the...
If your clinic say so then you should not be worry. Just incase you can call 1-877-4 Early Option (1-877-432-7596) for more specific information (note that the phone number i...
Asked by Mandolin - 13 days ago
NO judging IM JUST wondering (: leeve the nasty comments for some were else 10 points to...
Mifeprex or Mifegyne (mifepristone) medical abortion pill (ru486)is used, together with another medication called misoprostol (a prostaglandin analogue) , to end an early pregnancy. It is licenced for use in...
Asked by Gem-gem - 4 months ago
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where can i buy Mifeprex or Mifergyne (Mifepristone) otherwise known...
that long. i really need to find two tablets of mifeprex to go with my 8 cytotecs. ... in manila. i can't stall that long. i really need to find two tablets of mifeprex to...
Oct 21, 2008
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Women continue to die from RU-486 abortion pill
the abortion pill known as RU-486 or Mifeprex, U.S. regulators said on Friday. http://today.reuters.com/news Quote: : WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two additional deaths have been reported after women took the...
Mar 17, 2006
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Medical Or Surgical Procedure ?!?!!?!
. I was seriously considering a medical abortion @ my local clinic with mifeprex/mifepristone & made aspects. I was seriously considering a medical abortion @ my local clinic with mifeprex...
Apr 25, 2006
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