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Mifeprex

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mifepristone

In mifepristone
, RU-486, Mifegyne, Mifeprex) to induce abortion in the early weeks of pregnancy. Mifepristone is an antiprogestin; that is, it blocks the action of progesterone, a naturally produced hormone that prepares the inner lining of the uterus for implantation of a fertilized ovum
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RU-486

In RU-486
…2000 under the trade name Mifeprex. See also mifepristone.
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