Browse Medications by Therapeutic Class: Abortifacients (Pregnancy Termination)
Written by Amar Lunagaria
Pharm.D • NiHowdy Founder
Reviewed by James Wong
Pharm.D • NiHowdy Founder
Updated Jan 27, 2025
•Published Jan 15, 2025
Fact checkedWhat are Abortifacients (Pregnancy Termination)?
Abortifacients are medications used to terminate a pregnancy by inducing uterine contractions or stopping the pregnancy from progressing. These drugs are commonly prescribed under medical supervision and are a safe, effective option for early pregnancy termination.
How do Abortifacients (Pregnancy Termination) work?
Abortifacients work by either:
- Blocking progesterone: A hormone essential for maintaining pregnancy, which stops the pregnancy from progressing (e.g., mifepristone).
- Inducing uterine contractions: To expel the pregnancy tissue (e.g., misoprostol).
What conditions do Abortifacients (Pregnancy Termination) treat?
Abortifacients work by either:
- Blocking progesterone: A hormone essential for maintaining pregnancy, which stops the pregnancy from progressing (e.g., mifepristone).
- Inducing uterine contractions: To expel the pregnancy tissue (e.g., misoprostol).
Common medications in Abortifacients (Pregnancy Termination)s
Popular abortifacient medications include:
- Mifepristone (RU-486): Blocks progesterone to stop the pregnancy.
- Misoprostol (Cytotec): Causes uterine contractions to expel the pregnancy tissue.
- Methotrexate: An alternative medication that stops cell growth in ectopic or early pregnancies.
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List of drugs in Abortifacients (Pregnancy Termination)
| Drug Name | More Information | NiHowdy Prices & Bitcoin Rebate |
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| Cervidil | Cervidil Information | Cervidil Pricing |
| Hemabate | Hemabate Information | Hemabate Pricing |
| Methergine | Methergine Information | Methergine Pricing |
| Methylergonovine Maleate | Methylergonovine Maleate Information | Methylergonovine Maleate Pricing |
| Mifeprex | Mifeprex Information | Mifeprex Pricing |
| miFEPRIStone | miFEPRIStone Information | miFEPRIStone Pricing |
| Oxytocin | Oxytocin Information | Oxytocin Pricing |
| Pitocin | Pitocin Information | Pitocin Pricing |
| Prepidil | Prepidil Information | Prepidil Pricing |
| Prostin E2 | Prostin E2 Information | Prostin E2 Pricing |
Benefits of Abortifacients (Pregnancy Termination)
The benefits of abortifacients include:
- A non-surgical option for pregnancy termination.
- High effectiveness for early-stage pregnancies.
- Greater privacy and convenience when managed at home under medical supervision.
Side effects of Abortifacients (Pregnancy Termination)
While abortifacients are effective, they may cause potential side effects, such as:
- Cramping and abdominal pain (due to uterine contractions).
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
- Heavy bleeding or spotting.
- Rarely, incomplete abortion requiring further medical intervention.
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