Medications Flashcards
1
Q
Mifepristone
- MOA
A
Mifepristone is a selective progesterone receptor modulator that binds to the progesterone receptor with a greater affinity than progesterone but it does not activate the receptor
- Therefore it acts as an anti-progestin
2
Q
Mifepristons
- Actions on uterus
A
Mifepristone’s know actions on a uterus during pregnancy include
- decidual necrosis
- cervical softening
- increased uterine contractility
- increased prostaglandin sensitivity
3
Q
Misoprostol
- MOA
A
Misoprostol is a prostaglandin E1 analogue that causes cervical softening and uterine contractions
