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Uses of Meprostol 200mcg Capsule
Medical abortion / Treatment of Post-delivery bleeding
More About Meprostol 200mcg Capsule
Benefits
Medical abortion / Treatment of Post-delivery bleedingMedical abortion / Treatment of Post-delivery bleeding
In Medical abortion : Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is used to cause an abortion during the early part of pregnancy. It is used up to week 10 of pregnancy (up to 70 days after the first day of your last menstrual period). This medicine effectively blocks the natural female hormone, called progesterone, that is needed for your pregnancy to continue. Please use it only as advised by the doctor.Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is used to cause an abortion during the early part of pregnancy. It is used up to week 10 of pregnancy (up to 70 days after the first day of your last menstrual period). This medicine effectively blocks the natural female hormone, called progesterone, that is needed for your pregnancy to continue. Please use it only as advised by the doctor.In Treatment of Post-delivery bleeding Meprostol 200mcg Capsule helps to control excessive bleeding after giving birth. This helps to prevent severe loss of blood that can lead to dropping of blood pressure, shock and even death if not controlled in time. It helps proper contraction of the uterus and therefore prevents hemorrhage and further complications.show moreshow lessIn Medical abortion : Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is used to cause an abortion during the early part of pregnancy. It is used up to week 10 of pregnancy (up to 70 days after the first day of your last menstrual period). This medicine effectively blocks the natural female hormone, called progesterone, that is needed for your pregnancy to continue. Please use it only as advised by the doctor.Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is used to cause an abortion during the early part of pregnancy. It is used up to week 10 of pregnancy (up to 70 days after the first day of your last menstrual period). This medicine effectively blocks the natural female hormone, called progesterone, that is needed for your pregnancy to continue. Please use it only as advised by the doctor.In Treatment of Post-delivery bleeding Meprostol 200mcg Capsule helps to control excessive bleeding after giving birth. This helps to prevent severe loss of blood that can lead to dropping of blood pressure, shock and even death if not controlled in time. It helps proper contraction of the uterus and therefore prevents hemorrhage and further complications.show moreshow less
Side Effects
Side effects of Meprostol Capsule The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you�re worried about them Common side effects of Meprostol Cramps Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Stomach cramp Uterine contractions Uterine cramps Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)Infection following abortionSide effects of Meprostol Capsule The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you�re worried about them Common side effects of Meprostol Cramps Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Stomach cramp Uterine contractions Uterine cramps Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)Infection following abortion
How to use
How to use Meprostol Capsule Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is to be taken with food.How to use Meprostol Capsule Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How it works
How Meprostol Capsule works Meprostol 200mcg Capsule increases contractions of the uterus to cause abortion. It can also prevent post-delivery bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.How Meprostol Capsule works Meprostol 200mcg Capsule increases contractions of the uterus to cause abortion. It can also prevent post-delivery bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.
Alcohol
Caution: It is important to consult your doctor regarding alcohol consumption while taking Meprostol 200mcg Capsule .Caution: It is important to consult your doctor regarding alcohol consumption while taking Meprostol 200mcg Capsule .
Pregnancy
Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
Meprostol 200mcg Capsule should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.Meprostol 200mcg Capsule should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
Meprostol 200mcg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.Meprostol 200mcg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. This medicine may be started with a low dose and then increased with caution by your doctor.Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. This medicine may be started with a low dose and then increased with caution by your doctor.
Liver
Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Meprostol 200mcg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Meprostol 200mcg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to take it?
If you happen to miss a dose of Meprostol 200mcg Capsule , it may reduce the effectiveness of the termination. Make sure to discuss any missed doses with your doctor.
If you happen to miss a dose of Meprostol 200mcg Capsule , it may reduce the effectiveness of the termination. Make sure to discuss any missed doses with your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions
Meprostol 200mcg Capsule contains Misoprostol, used for medical termination of pregnancy up to 63 days from the last menstrual period. It increases uterine contractions and may also prevent or treat post-delivery bleeding and aid in cervical ripening.
After taking Meprostol 200mcg Capsule for medical termination of pregnancy, you may experience abdominal cramping, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, and vaginal bleeding within 4 hours. You may need to stay at the clinic for at least 3 hours, and follow-up tests may be done 14 days later to confirm the termination.
Common side effects of Meprostol 200mcg Capsule include abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, uterine contractions, pelvic pain, and shivering. Consult your gynaecologist if you experience heavy vaginal bleeding or if side effects are bothersome.
No, studies indicate that Meprostol 200mcg Capsule does not affect women's fertility, and your chances of getting pregnant in the future remain the same as those who have not taken it.
Meprostol 200mcg Capsule is administered only in a clinic or healthcare facility under the supervision of a gynaecologist.
References
Schimmer BP, Parker KL. Contraception and Pharmacotherapy of Obstetrical and Gynecological Disorders. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilmans: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1850
Smyth EM, FitzGerald GA. The Eicosanoids: Prostaglandins, Tromboxanes, Leukotriens, & Related Compounds. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 315
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 927-31
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