Mifepristone 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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Mifepristone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 ...
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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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Mifepristone Questions and Answers
Did the mifepristone treatment regimen cause the death or infection in any of the reported cases? Did it cause the heart attack? ...
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The Abortion Pill: Mifepristone and Misoprostol for Early Abortion
Information for patients about what to expect if you choose the abortion pill, how it works, side effects, and risks. From the Feminist Women's Health ...
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Offices offering Mifepristone and Information on Medical Abortion
Offices offering mifepristone and information - support for surgical abortion and the abortion pill.
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
My brother's girlfriend thinks she may be pregnant but doesn't want to have the baby....
No, RU-486 (mifeprestone) is the only thing out there. If it is for health issues, a surgical abortion is probably better anyway, because there's less risk that the abortion...
Asked by Lacey J - 19 months ago
I'm scared that I might be pregnant. I'm still young and I belong to a...
You need to tell your Mother. I agree with the other people about the fact that you have decided to have sex and even if it was protected, you have to...
Asked by Miss M - 31 months ago
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mifepristone for Psychotic Major Depression (PMD)?
mifepristone for Psychotic Major Depression (PMD). I understand that it is not available Just wondering what the consensus is among residents and those practicing on the prospects ...
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Oct 21, 2008
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Medical Abortion How to use abortion pills?
with it, well i understand about and how to use cytotic the question is what should i do with the mifepristone and what to do afterwards?You FIRST take Mifepristone. Wait 24 hours, then insert cytotec...
Nov 16, 2007
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