RU-486

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In a medication abortion, a patient takes a drug called mifepristone, also known as RU-486, followed by a second drug called misoprostol, to end a pregnancy rather than having a surgical procedure.

From Reuters • Jun. 24, 2022

The article also referred incorrectly to the medication known as RU-486, the chemical symbol for which was put on a quilt made for a character in the show who became pregnant.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2016

But the doctor does not mention any of the medicinal methods of termination, such as the RU-486 pill, which is ideal to use earlier in the gestation.

From Time • Feb. 19, 2015

It is a chemical relative to RU-486, the abortion pill, and some mystery remains over how it works.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2010

They must meet with a staff member one full day before they receive a medical abortion or RU-486, known as the abortion pill.

From Washington Post • Feb. 26, 2010