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What is Mifeprex pill used for?
Mifeprex (mifepristone) is a drug that blocks a hormone called progesterone that is needed for a pregnancy to continue. Mifeprex, when used together with another medicine called misoprostol, is used to end an early pregnancy (70 days or less since the first day of the last menstrual period).
When should I take RU 486?
The FDA has approved RU486 for women up to 7 weeks pregnant (or 5 weeks since conception) or up to 49 days after their last menstrual period.
How long does Mifeprex take to work?
In 24 to 48 hours, you will take 4 misoprostol tablets at one time. For treatment to be effective, you must take misoprostol 24 to 48 hours after you took Mifeprex.
Is RU 486 the same as Plan B?
Plan B is the brand name of one form of emergency contraception. RU486 (Mifepristone) is a medication used to induce abortion. Plan B and RU486 are not the same medication. Emergency birth control prevents pregnancy.
Is RU-486 the same as Plan B?
How is RU-486 different from the IUD?
Progestins and IUDs also interrupt early pregnancy and are therefore contragestives. A key difference between these 2 methods and RU-486 is that RU-486 use requires women to make a conscious decision to interrupt the pregnancy. RU-486 should be a backup to contragestive and contraceptive methods.
Is RU 486 a morning after pill?
The RU 486, also known as the abortion pill, is not the same as the morning-after pill. However, both the RU 486 and the morning-after pill should be seen as a serious drug treatment that does have potential risks and complications even when taken properly under medical supervision.
What kind of Medicine is Mifeprex RU486 used for?
Mifeprex RU486 is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Cushing Syndrome and pregnancy termination. Mifeprex RU486 may be used alone or with other medications. Mifeprex RU486 belongs to a class of drugs called Antiprogestins; Cortisol Receptor Blockers.
How did the pill RU 486 get its name?
RU 486 is a chemical compound that, taken in pill form, can induce abortion in women up to nine weeks pregnant. This compound gets the first part of its name from the French company, Roussel Uclaf, which first developed the abortion pill back in 1980.
What is the generic name for RU486 abortion pill?
The brand name for RU486 is Mifeprex, and its generic name is mifepristone. In order to use the abortion pill, you must see a medical professional. The name “abortion pill” is a little misleading because it actually refers to using two different medicines to end your pregnancy. It is considered to be a medical abortion.
What is the generic name for mifepristone 486?
The “486” designation is the shortened version of the original “38486” compound number the pill was first assigned in the Roussel Uclaf laboratory. RU486 is also known by its generic name, mifepristone, and by Mifegyne, the name under which RU486 is marketed in Europe.