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
Fast Facts:
- 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
5 Great Resources on Mifepristone
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research: Mifeprex (Mifepristone) Information
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Mifepristone
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Mifepristone
- MSN Encarta: Mifepristone
- Medscape: Mifepristone May Be as Effective as Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception (Dec. 15, 2004)
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What is Mifepristone?
- Wikipedia: Mifepristone
- National Cancer Institute: NCI Drug Dictionary: Mifepristone
- Cerner Multum (via MedHelp): Mifepristone
What are the Uses for Mifepristone?
- Wikipedia: Mifepristone: Indications | Other Uses
- American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) (via MedlinePlus): Mifepristone: Why Is This Medication Prescribed?
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Mifepristone - Oral (Mifeprex): Uses
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Mifepristone?
- Wikipedia: Mifepristone: Adverse Effects
- ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Mifepristone: What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause? | What Special Precautions Should I Follow? | What Special Dietary Instructions Should I Follow?
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Mifepristone - Oral (Mifeprex): Side Effects | Drug Interactions | Precautions | Warning
What are the Alternatives to Mifepristone?
- OrganizedWisdom: Methotrexate
- eMedicineHealth: Emergency Intrauterine Device
- National Institute of Health: Birth Control and Contraception Overview
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Mifepristone?
- Wikipedia: Condom
- MedlinePlus: The Female Condom
- Mayo Clinic: Spermicides
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Mifepristone
- Google Groups: Yes! They Released Mifepristone (RU-486)
- Yahoo Answers: Mifepristone
- HealthBoards: Psychotic Depression - What Works
Clinical Trials for Mifepristone
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Mifepristone Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: List of Mifepristone Clinical Trials
Controversy and Lawsuits about Mifepristone
- Archives of Family Medicine: Mifepristone (RU 486): Current Knowledge and Future Prospects (May 3, 1998)
- Wikipedia: Mifepristone: FDA Controversy
- New York Times: Death at 18 Spurs Debate Over a Pill for Abortion (Sept. 24, 2003)
Abuse of Mifepristone
- ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Mifepristone: In Case of Emergency/Overdose
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Mifepristone - Oral (Mifeprex): Overdose
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Mifepristone: Overdosage/Toxicology
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Mifepristone
- Google Scholar: List of Mifepristone Articles
- JAMA: Archive of Mifepristone Articles
- PubMed Central: Mifepristone Article Listing
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Mifepristone
- ↑ American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) (via MedlinePlus):Mifepristone: Other Uses for This Medicine
- ↑ First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Mifepristone - Oral (Mifeprex): Side Effects
- ↑ ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Mifepristone: Important Warning
- ↑ ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Mifepristone: What Special Dietary Instructions Should I Follow?
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