Substance / Medication

Mifepristone

Overview

Active Ingredient
mifepristone
RxNorm CUI
6964

Indications

MIFEPREX is indicated, in a regimen with misoprostol, for the medical termination of intrauterine pregnancy through 70 days gestation.

Labeler: Danco Laboratories, LLCUpdated: 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Serious and sometimes fatal infections and bleeding occur very rarely following spontaneous, surgical, and medical abortions, including following MIFEPREX use. No causal relationship between the use of MIFEPREX and misoprostol and these events has been established. Because of the risks of serious co

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

5.4 [see Warnings and Precautions ()] Confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy or undiagnosed adnexal mass (the treatment procedure will not be effective to terminate an ectopic pregnancy) Chronic adrenal failure (risk of acute adrenal insufficiency) Concurrent long-term corticosteroid therapy (risk

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

25 trials linked to this intervention

25
Total Trials
2
Recruiting
6
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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The role of mifepristone in managing myoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of uterine parameters.
Ebrahimi Pouyan, Pakdaman Kimia, Esmaeilnia Shirvani Amin et al. · BMC Womens Health · 2026
PMID: 41606742Meta-Analysis
Mifepristone and misoprostol versus misoprostol alone for induction of labor in women with intrauterine fetal death: A meta-analysis and systematic review.
Oliveira Paloma Soares, de Almeida Artur Menegaz, Cabral Mauro André Azevedo Silva Kaiser et al. · Int J Gynaecol Obstet · 2025
PMID: 39445595Meta-Analysis
Home use of mifepristone for medical abortion: a systematic review.
Gemzell-Danielsson Kristina, Lindh Ingela, Brynhildsen Jan et al. · BMJ Sex Reprod Health · 2025
PMID: 39384382Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Effect of mifepristone on uterine fibroids: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Chen Lili, Jia Ling, Li Hui et al. · J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod · 2025
PMID: 40054772Meta-Analysis
Efficacy and safety of different doses of mifepristone in the treatment of uterine fibroids: A meta-analysis.
Yin Xiaoxiao, He Liuqing, Xu Haofei et al. · Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol · 2024
PMID: 39515128Meta-Analysis
Congenital and Fetal Effects After Mifepristone Exposure and Continuation of Pregnancy: A Systematic Review.
Turner Joseph V, Garratt Deborah, Barwick Anna et al. · Clin Pharmacol Ther · 2024
PMID: 39049612Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Mifepristone (substance)
SNOMED CT
395796009
UMLS CUI
C0026088
RxNorm CUI
6964
Labeler
Danco Laboratories, LLC

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 5 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

5
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
25
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.