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Mifepristone Alternatives Compared

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Mifepristone Misoprostol Oxytocin
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Mifepristone Misoprostol Oxytocin
Prescription only

Prescribed for Abortion, Cushing's Syndrome. Mifepristone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Abortion, Cervical Ripening, Gynecological Conditions, Duodenal Ulcer, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis, Stomach Ulcer, Labor Induction, Postpartum Bleeding. Misoprostol may also be... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Labor Induction, Postpartum Bleeding, Abortion. Oxytocin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Mifepristone has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect.

Misoprostol has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 723 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect.

Oxytocin has an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 28 tablet
Strength 300 mg
Per unit* $552.33
Cost* $15,465.34

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Quantity 2 tablet
Strength 200 mcg
Per unit* $5.34
Cost* $10.68

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Quantity 25 mL
Strength 10 units/mL
Per unit* $1.66 - $3.30
Cost* $41.50 - $82.45

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Injectable solution
Brand Names
Korlym, Mifeprex Cytotec Pitocin
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

18 hours

1 hour

1 hour
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 661 drugs are known to interact with Mifepristone:

  • 358 major drug interactions (1196 brand and generic names)
  • 284 moderate drug interactions (1333 brand and generic names)
  • 19 minor drug interactions (45 brand and generic names)

A total of 15 drugs are known to interact with Misoprostol:

  • 3 major drug interactions (9 brand and generic names)
  • 5 moderate drug interactions (29 brand and generic names)
  • 7 minor drug interactions (101 brand and generic names)

A total of 264 drugs are known to interact with Oxytocin:

  • 67 major drug interactions (180 brand and generic names)
  • 196 moderate drug interactions (854 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Food increases the blood levels of this medication. If you are only receiving one or two doses... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

September 28, 2000

N/A

N/A
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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