Mifeprex
Generic name:mifepristone (Mifeprex) [ MIF-e-PRIS-tone ]
Drug classes:Progesterone receptor modulators, Uterotonic agents
What is mifepristone (Mifeprex)?
Mifeprex blocks the actions of a hormone needed to maintain a pregnancy.
Mifeprex is used to end an early pregnancy that is not further along than 70 days (10 weeks) after the first day of your last menstrual period. Mifeprex is used together with another medicine called misoprostol (Cytotec).
Mifeprex is available only from a certified healthcare provider under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks of taking Mifeprex.
MIFEPREX MUST NOT BE USED IN AN ATTEMPT TO END PREGNANCY BEYOND 10 WEEKS.
This medication guide provides information about the Mifeprex brand of mifepristone. Korlym is another brand of mifepristone that is not covered in this medication guide.
Mifeprex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
This medication guide provides information about the Mifeprex brand of mifepristone. Korlym is another brand of mifepristone that is not covered in this medication guide.
Mifeprex is used together with misoprostol to end an early pregnancy. MIFEPREX MUST NOT BE USED IN AN ATTEMPT TO END PREGNANCY BEYOND 10 WEEKS.
Do not use Mifeprex or misoprostol if you do not intend to end your pregnancy.
Call your doctor right away if you have heavy vaginal bleeding or a general ill feeling after taking this medicine.
Seek emergency medical help if you still have any of the following symptoms more than 24 hours after taking Mifeprex or misoprostol: fever, severe stomach pain, heavy or prolonged vaginal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or feeling like you might pass out.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use Mifeprex or misoprostol if you do not intend to end your pregnancy. Mifeprex may cause birth defects in an unborn baby if the treatment procedure does not fully terminate the pregnancy. You may need surgery to end the pregnancy completely.
Treatment with Mifeprex and misoprostol requires at least 2 visits to your doctor. Do not use Mifeprex if you cannot attend all required follow-up visits.
You should not take Mifeprex or misoprostol if you are allergic to either medicine, or if:
it has been more than 70 days (10 weeks) since your last menstrual period began;...
