RU 486

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A drug that chemically terminates a pregnancy. Also called mifepristone.

RU 486

Population control A synthetic 19-norsteroid abortifacient with potent antiprogestational and antiglucocorticoid properties Side effects Minimal pelvic pain, fatigue, nausea, headache; used for emergency postcoital contraception Potential uses for RU 486 Inhibition of ovulation, blocking of secretory endometrium, induction of labor, treatment of endometriosis and breast CA. See Contragestive. Cf Morning-after pill.

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