Comparing Misoprostol vs Mifepristone
Misoprostol | Mifepristone |
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Misoprostol | Mifepristone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Abortion, Cervical Ripening, Gynecological Conditions, Duodenal Ulcer, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis, Labor Induction, Postpartum Bleeding, Stomach Ulcer. misoprostol may also be... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cushing's Syndrome, Abortion. mifepristone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Misoprostol has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 706 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Mifepristone has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: misoprostol side effects in more detail. |
See also: mifepristone side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Cytotec | Korlym, Mifeprex | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
1 hour |
18 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 15 drugs are known to interact with misoprostol:
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A total of 623 drugs are known to interact with mifepristone:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
September 28, 2000 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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