Mifepristone |
Mifeprex; RU-486 |
An anticancer drug that blocks the action of progesterone, a hormone that affects the growth of some cancers.
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... MIFEPRISTONE (Mifeprex® or RU-486) is a hormone-like drug. Mifepristone is used in combination with other medications, called prostaglandins, to end an early pregnancy (usually during the first 7 weeks). Mifepristone has been used for emergency birth control after unprotected sexual intercourse. Because mifepristone has hormone-like actions, it is also being studied for the treatment of certain reproductive diseases or cancers. Generic mifepristone is not available. Mifepristone is not available in pharmacies in the US; mifepristone is only available in a prescriber''s office, health clinic, or hospital. ...
Drug Digest - more...
Mifepristone Systematic (IUPAC) name 11β-[p-(Dimethylamino)pheny ...
Wikipedia - [full article]
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- Mifeprex (Drug Digest)
- Mifepristone (Drug Digest)

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