Mifepristone WisdomCard™

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  1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research: Mifeprex (Mifepristone) Information fda.gov - Mifeprex (Mifepristone) Information
  2. A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Mifepristone umm.edu - Mifepristone
  3. Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Mifepristone mayoclinic.com - Mifepristone
  4. MSN Encarta: Mifepristone encarta.msn.com - Mifepristone
  5. Medscape: Mifepristone May Be as Effective as Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception (Dec. 15, 2004) medscape.com - Mifepristone May Be as Effective as Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception
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Research Notes on Mifepristone


Mifepristone is a synthetic steroid formulation that is used as an abortifacient during the first two months of pregnancy.1 It is also sometimes used as an emergency contraception or to treat endometriosis, brain tumors, and uterine fibroids or to induce labor.2 Common side effects include nausea and vomiting, diarrhea and headache.3

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  • During early clinical trials, mifepristone was known as RU-486, and is sold in the United States under the name Mifeprex.1
  • Mifepristone is not effective in aborting ectopic pregnancies.4
  • Avoid grapefruit juice while using this medication.5

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Mifepristone
  2. ↑ American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) (via MedlinePlus):Mifepristone: Other Uses for This Medicine
  3. ↑ First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Mifepristone - Oral (Mifeprex): Side Effects
  4. ↑ ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Mifepristone: Important Warning
  5. ↑ ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Mifepristone: What Special Dietary Instructions Should I Follow?

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