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 Act as partial agonist of androgens  hirsutism , acne and weight
gain

 Partial agonist of progestin  menstrual disturbances

Antiprogestins

Mifepristone (progestin antagonist)

Mifepristone

Progestin and glucocorticoid receptor antagonist

Use

 Combination with misoprostol for medical abortion

Adverse effects

 GIT disturbances

 Vaginal bleeding

 Atypical infections

Male hormones

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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman