Drug Name:Mifepristone
Drug Class:Progesterone receptor antagonist
Mechanism of Action:
  • Binds to progesterone receptors and blocks the action of progesterone
  • Induces cervical ripening and uterine contractions
Use:
  • Medical abortion up to 70 days of gestation
  • Cushing's syndrome
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibroids
Side Effects:
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Incomplete abortion
Contraindications:
  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Chronic adrenal failure
  • Hypersensitivity to mifepristone
Specialty:
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Endocrinology