Mifepristone Tablets are a prescription medicine that belongs to the class of antiprogestins. They are primarily used to terminate early pregnancies and for certain medical conditions requiring hormonal regulation.

Here are the key details:

• Main Use:

  • Used for medical termination of early pregnancy, usually up to a specific number of weeks as prescribed by a doctor.

  • Sometimes prescribed for conditions like Cushing’s syndrome under specialist supervision.

• How It Works: Mifepristone blocks the action of progesterone, a hormone necessary to maintain pregnancy. This leads to the breakdown of the uterine lining and termination of the pregnancy when combined with another medication (usually misoprostol).

• Administration: Taken orally, usually as a single dose under medical supervision. For pregnancy termination, it is typically followed by misoprostol after a specific interval.

• Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, mild abdominal pain or cramping, vaginal bleeding, or fatigue.

• Serious Concerns:

  • Heavy bleeding or severe abdominal pain.

  • Infection of the uterus or incomplete termination requiring medical attention.

  • Rare allergic reactions or prolonged bleeding.

• Precautions:

  • Must be used under strict medical supervision.

  • Not recommended in cases of chronic adrenal failure, long-term corticosteroid therapy, or known allergies to the drug.

  • Follow-up consultation is necessary to ensure the procedure is complete and to monitor for complications.

• Storage: Store at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.