Diseases
pregnancy termination
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Overview
This drug is used to terminate pregnancy and the FDA approved regimen is: On Day One: 200 mg of mifepristone taken by mouth. 24 to 48 hours after taking mifepristone: 800 mcg of misoprostol taken buccally (in the cheek pouch), at a location appropriate for the patient.
Symptoms
- not a disease
Causes
- not a disease
Risk factors
- not a disease
Diagnosis
- not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is pregnancy termination?
This drug is used to terminate pregnancy and the FDA approved regimen is: On Day One: 200 mg of mifepristone taken by mouth. 24 to 48 hours after taking mifepristone: 800 mcg of misoprostol taken buccally (in the cheek pouch), at a location appropriate for the patient.
What are the symptoms of pregnancy termination?
not a disease
What causes pregnancy termination?
not a disease
Which medicines are used for pregnancy termination?
dinoprostone, mifepristone, misoprostol
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