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Mifepristone

  • Early in a pregnancy, it is used to induce an abortion.

  • It is a synthetic steroid and also known as RU-486

Structure

  • Mifepristone Chemical Structure –

Mifepristone

Mode of action

  • Mifepristone functions by blocking the glucocorticoid and progesterone receptors.

Uses

  • It is used with misoprostol to prevent or terminate an early pregnancy.

Adverse effects

  • Abnormal bleeding, nausea, vomiting etc.


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