Mifepristone Overview

Mifepristone Guide

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  • 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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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?
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

How do I get mifepristone without consulting my parents? and how much do they cost?...
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...

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