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mifepristone
Used for Birth Control, Cushing's Syndrome
Used for Birth Control, Cushing's Syndrome
Mifepristone (Mifeprex) is used together with misoprostol (Cytotec) for medical abortion (using prescribed medications to end a pregnancy). These medications are typically used in people no more than 10 weeks pregnant. In some cases, it can be prescribed to people up to 11 weeks pregnant. Mifepristone (Mifeprex) is only available by prescription in certain U.S. states from certain healthcare providers (including some pharmacies). Taking mifepristone (Mifeprex) with misoprostol (Cytotec) can cause side effects like nausea and cramps. Vaginal bleeding is also an expected symptom after you've taken these abortion pills, but a lot of heavy bleeding can be a sign of serious complications. You'll need to follow up with your provider to make sure your pregnancy has ended completely.
What is Mifepristone (Mifeprex)?
What is Mifepristone (Mifeprex) used for?
- Ending a pregnancy that's no more than 10 weeks along, when used together with misoprostol (Cytotec)
How Mifepristone (Mifeprex) works
Mifepristone (Mifeprex) is an antiprogestin medication. It blocks the effects of progesterone, a natural sex hormone that's important in starting and continuing a pregnancy. By blocking progesterone, mifepristone (Mifeprex) prevents a pregnancy from continuing.
Mifepristone (Mifeprex) is taken along with misoprostol (Cytotec). This additional medication causes your uterus to contract and push the pregnancy tissue out of your body. These two medications work together to end a pregnancy.
Drug facts
| Common Brands | Mifeprex |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Antiprogestin |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | Lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Prescription only |
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Side effects of Mifepristone (Mifeprex)
The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Nausea (51-75%)
- Weakness (55-58%)
- Fever or chills (48%)
- Vomiting (37-48%)
- Headache (41-44%)
- Diarrhea (18-43%)
- Dizziness (39-41%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stomach pain or cramping
- Vaginal or uterine bleeding
- Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- Fast heart rate
- Lightheadedness
- General pain
Mifepristone (Mifeprex) serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious infection: fever that doesn't go away (temperature of 100.4ºF or greater for more than 4 hours); severe stomach pain; stomach discomfort; weakness, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea for more than 24 hours after taking misoprostol (Cytotec)
- Heavy vaginal bleeding for a long time
- Fainting
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The following Mifepristone (Mifeprex) side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known
Chest pain or discomfort
confusion
cough or hoarseness
fast, weak pulse
fever or chills
lower back or side pain
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
painful or difficult urination
pale, cold, or clammy skin
shortness of breath
sudden increase in stomach or shoulder pain
sweating
unusual or large amount of vaginal bleeding
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Abdominal or stomach pain or uterine cramping
back pain
dizziness
headache
nausea or vomiting
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
fainting or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
flu-like symptoms
headache
increased clear or white vaginal discharge
indigestion
itching of the vagina or genital area
lack or loss of strength
pain during sexual intercourse
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
pale skin
shaking chills
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
stuffy or runny nose
tightness of the chest
trouble sleeping
troubled breathing
troubled breathing, exertional
unusual bleeding or bruising
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Pros and cons of Mifepristone (Mifeprex)
Pros
- No surgery required to end pregnancy
- Between 93% and 98% effective at ending pregnancy through 10 weeks
- Might be more affordable than a surgery to end pregnancy
- Can safely take at home under the care of a certified healthcare provider
Cons
- Requires close contact with your healthcare provider to make sure the medication worked
- Commonly causes cramps, vaginal bleeding, and nausea
- Risk of serious bleeding or infections
- Can't take if you have an ectopic pregnancy
Pharmacist tips for Mifepristone (Mifeprex)
- Be sure to discuss with your healthcare provider about what to expect after you take mifepristone (Mifeprex). There can be some side effects such as cramping, nausea, and heavy bleeding.
- You must follow up with your healthcare provider 1 to 2 weeks after you take mifepristone (Mifeprex). Your provider will need to examine you to make sure the medications worked and that there are no complications.
- If you need to go to the emergency room or see a different provider for any reason during the process, make sure to let them know you're currently having a medical abortion.
- Although mifepristone (Mifeprex) with misoprostol (Cytotec) works very well at ending a pregnancy, there's a small chance that it won't work. If this is the case, your healthcare provider will discuss with you about your options to complete the abortion. One possible option is through certain surgical procedures.
- Let your healthcare provider know about all the medications you're taking, including over-the-counter (OTC) medications and supplements, so they can make sure mifepristone (Mifeprex) is safe for you to take. Certain medications, like carbamazepine (Tegretol), can affect how well mifepristone (Mifeprex) works. Other medications might raise your risk for side effects.
- Let your healthcare provider know if you're currently breastfeeding when you're discussing plans for medical abortion. Mifepristone (Mifeprex) can pass into your breast milk, but we don't know the effects of this medication in breastfed babies. Mifepristone (Mifeprex) might not be the best option for you.
Risks and warnings for Mifepristone (Mifeprex)
Mifepristone (Mifeprex) can cause some serious health issues. This risk may be even higher for certain groups. If this worries you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other options.
Serious infection
Rarely, serious and sometimes life-threatening infections have happened after an abortion happens, including after taking mifepristone (Mifeprex). If you have a fever greater than 100.4ºF for more than 4 hours, severe stomach pain, or tenderness in the pelvic area during the days following your medical abortion, contact your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away. Also get medical attention right away if you experience stomach pain or discomfort, weakness, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea for more than 24 hours after taking misoprostol (Cytotec). These all might be signs of a serious infection.
Serious vaginal bleeding
Vaginal bleeding is normal and expected during a medical abortion. But if it lasts for a long time and is extremely heavy (soaking through two thick, full-size sanitary pads per hour for two consecutive hours), then go to the emergency room right away. This can be a sign of an incomplete abortion, which needs to be immediately resolved to prevent shock.
Mifepristone (Mifeprex) dosage
The average cost for 60 tablets of 300mg of Mifepristone (Mifeprex) is $10,325.11 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 77.91% off the average retail price of $46,736.64. 
Tablet
Tablet| Dosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300mg | 60 tablets | $10,325.11 | $172.09 |
Typical dosage for Mifepristone (Mifeprex)
This medication is used together with misoprostol (Cytotec). It must be taken as directed by your healthcare provider.
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Day 1: Take one 200 mg tablet of mifepristone (Mifeprex) by mouth as a single dose.
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Day 2 or 3 (between 24 and 48 hours after mifepristone (Mifeprex)): Take 800 mcg (four 200 mcg tablets) of misoprostol (Cytotec) by placing the tablets in your mouth alongside your cheeks and letting them dissolve. Place two tablets between the cheek and gum on the left side of your mouth. Place the other two tablets on the right side of your mouth in a similar way as the first two. Allow them to dissolve against your cheek over 30 minutes. Then, swallow any remaining tablet bits with water or other liquid.
Note:
- Discuss with your provider about your medical abortion plan and dosing, since it might differ depending on your situation.
- You must follow up with your healthcare provider 1 to 2 weeks after taking mifepristone (Mifeprex) to make sure the pregnancy has ended completely.
Interactions between Mifepristone (Mifeprex) and other drugs
Mifepristone (Mifeprex) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Mifepristone (Mifeprex). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.
- Bepridil
- Cisapride
- Cyclosporine
- Dihydroergotamine
- Dronedarone
- Ergotamine
- Fentanyl
- Fluconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Lovastatin
- Mesoridazine
- Pimozide
- Piperaquine
- Posaconazole
- Quinidine
- Saquinavir
- Simvastatin
- Sirolimus
- Sparfloxacin
- Tacrolimus
- Terfenadine
- Thioridazine
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Alfentanil
- Alprazolam
- Amiodarone
- Amisulpride
- Anagrelide
- Apomorphine
- Aripiprazole
- Aripiprazole Lauroxil
- Arsenic Trioxide
- Asenapine
- Astemizole
- Azithromycin
- Benzhydrocodone
- Boceprevir
- Buprenorphine
- Buserelin
- Carbamazepine
- Ceritinib
- Chloroquine
- Chlorpromazine
- Cilostazol
- Ciprofloxacin
- Citalopram
- Clarithromycin
- Clofazimine
- Clomipramine
- Clozapine
- Cobicistat
- Codeine
- Colchicine
- Conivaptan
- Crizotinib
- Dabrafenib
- Dasabuvir
- Dasatinib
- Degarelix
- Delamanid
- Desipramine
- Deslorelin
- Deutetrabenazine
- Digoxin
- Dihydrocodeine
- Disopyramide
- Dofetilide
- Dolasetron
- Domperidone
- Donepezil
- Doxorubicin
- Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome
- Droperidol
- Efavirenz
- Encorafenib
- Entrectinib
- Erythromycin
- Escitalopram
- Fingolimod
- Flecainide
- Fluoxetine
- Formoterol
- Foscarnet
- Fosphenytoin
- Fostemsavir
- Gemifloxacin
- Glasdegib
- Gonadorelin
- Goserelin
- Granisetron
- Halofantrine
- Haloperidol
- Histrelin
- Hydrocodone
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Hydroxyzine
- Ibutilide
- Idelalisib
- Ifosfamide
- Iloperidone
- Imipramine
- Indinavir
- Inotuzumab Ozogamicin
- Itraconazole
- Ivabradine
- Ivosidenib
- Lapatinib
- Lefamulin
- Lemborexant
- Lenvatinib
- Levofloxacin
- Lofexidine
- Lopinavir
- Lumefantrine
- Macimorelin
- Mefloquine
- Meperidine
- Methadone
- Metronidazole
- Mirtazapine
- Moxifloxacin
- Nafarelin
- Naloxegol
- Nefazodone
- Nelfinavir
- Nilotinib
- Norfloxacin
- Nortriptyline
- Octreotide
- Ofloxacin
- Olaparib
- Ondansetron
- Osilodrostat
- Osimertinib
- Oxaliplatin
- Oxycodone
- Ozanimod
- Paliperidone
- Panobinostat
- Pasireotide
- Pazopanib
- Pentazocine
- Phenobarbital
- Phenytoin
- Pimavanserin
- Pitolisant
- Ponesimod
- Procainamide
- Prochlorperazine
- Promethazine
- Propafenone
- Protriptyline
- Quetiapine
- Quinine
- Ranolazine
- Ribociclib
- Rifabutin
- Rifampin
- Rifapentine
- Ritonavir
- Selpercatinib
- Sertraline
- Sevoflurane
- Simeprevir
- Siponimod
- Sodium Phosphate
- Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic
- Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic
- Solifenacin
- Sorafenib
- Sotalol
- St John's Wort
- Sufentanil
- Sulpiride
- Sunitinib
- Telaprevir
- Telavancin
- Telithromycin
- Tetrabenazine
- Toremifene
- Tramadol
- Trazodone
- Triclabendazole
- Trifluoperazine
- Trimipramine
- Triptorelin
- Vandetanib
- Vardenafil
- Vemurafenib
- Vinflunine
- Voclosporin
- Voriconazole
- Ziprasidone
- Zuclopenthixol
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
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Mifepristone (Mifeprex) (generic)
$10,325.11
Mifepristone (Mifeprex) contraindications
Contraindications are specific health conditions or situations in which a person should not take a medication due to safety concerns. If you have any of the following conditions or if any of the following apply to you, let your healthcare provider know because Mifepristone (Mifeprex) will not be safe for you to take.
- Confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy (fertilized egg that attaches outside of the uterus)
- Undiagnosed growth that develops around the uterus (adnexal mass)
- Failure of the adrenal glands
- Taking corticosteroids long term
- Allergy to other prostaglandins (e.g., misoprostol (Cytotec), latanoprost (Xalatan))
- Blood problems (e.g., conditions that cause excessive bleeding, inherited porphyria)
- Taking blood thinners or anticoagulants
- Have an intrauterine device (IUD) in place (must be removed before taking this medication)
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