Mifepristone Synonyms

mĭ-fĕprĭ-stōn
An abortion-inducing drug (trade name RU_486) developed in France; when taken during the first five weeks of pregnancy it blocks the action of progesterone so that the uterus sloughs off the embryo
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. abortion-pill
  2. ru-486

Words Related to Mifepristone

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. misoprostol
  2. levonorgestrel
  3. gemeprost
  4. cytotec
  5. buserelin
  6. pessary
  7. pethidine
  8. diamox
  9. progestogen
  10. acyclovir
  11. anti-androgens

Mifepristone Sentence Examples

  • Because the pill contains only small doses of mifepristone, it causes few or no side effects in most women.

  • Mifepristone and Misoprostol, also known as RU-486, can be used up to nine weeks gestation.

  • Mifepristone is given orally, followed by Misoprostol tablets given orally or inserted vaginally during the second office visit 36 to 48 hours later.

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