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Contraceptives, Postcoital
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Definition
: Contraceptive substances to be used after COITUS. These agents include high doses of estrogenic drugs; progesterone-receptor blockers; ANTIMETABOLITES; ALKALOIDS, and PROSTAGLANDINS.
pregnancy despite use
See Also
Contraception, Postcoital
Examples
Contraceptives, Postcoital, Hormonal
;
Contraceptives, Postcoital, Synthetic
Other names
Postcoital Contraceptives; Morning-
After Pill; Postcoital Contraceptive Agents; Post-
Coital Contraceptives; Post-
Coital Contraceptive Agents; Morning After Pill; Contraceptives, Post Coital; Contraceptives, Emergency; Contraceptive Agents, Post Coital; Emergency Contraceptives; Contraceptives, Post-
Coital; Contraceptive Agents, Postcoital; Contraceptive Agents, Post-
Coital
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
anordiol
;
anordrin