RU-486

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Mifepristone, also known as RU-486 and sold under the brand name Mifeprex, is used in combination with another drug, misoprostol, to terminate pregnancies up to 10 weeks gestation.

From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2023

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 drug, also known as RU-486, is approved for use through the first 10 weeks of pregnancy and is usually taken in combination with another medicine.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2019

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