Antiprogesterone compound RU-486 is effective for inducing aboion if the duration of pregnancy is:
Correct Answer: 63 days
Description: Mifepristone (RU 486) an Antiprogestin, degenerates the pregnancy in doses ranging from 200-600mg. This is followed by Misoprostol (prostagladin) in 400ug orally or 800ug vaginally which causes uterine contractions to expel the dead fetus. This regime is -99% successful - If done within 1st 7 weeks -95% successful - If done within 1st 9 weeks
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Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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