Termination of Pregnancy

Question 1

mifepristone

• class
• route of administration

Answer 1

Progesterone antagonist

oral
stops the pregnancy

combined with misoprostol

Question 2

misoprostol

• class
• route of administration

Answer 2

prostagladin E1 analogue

given vaginally
starts uterine contraction
given with mifepristone

Abortion occurs usually 2-6 hours after misoprostol

Question 3

What are the legal restrictions on place of administration of these drugs

Answer 3

Under 9 weeks
can take both tablets at home.

Over 9 weeks the misoprostol is inserted in the clinic but still can go home

Question 4

How is an abortion carried out surgically?

Answer 4

usually under 12 weeks via vacuum aspiration (under GA/LA)

over 14 weeks via dilation and evacuation procedure