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About Misopost 200mcg Tablet

MISOPROSTOL is prostaglandins belongs to a group of medicines known as ‘Abortifacient’ and ‘Antiulcer agents’. It is primarily used in medical abortion and post-delivery bleeding. It is also used to treat gastric ulcers. Medical abortion is a procedure in which medicine is used to terminate a pregnancy. It is effectively causing abortion if performed in the first 70 days of pregnancy. Vagina bleeding occurs, and if it does not stop, please inform your doctor as it might require medical supervision. A gastric ulcer is a gap in the lining of the stomach decomposed by the acidic digestive juices which are produced by the stomach cells.

MISOPROSTOL is a prostaglandin that increases the womb’s (uterus) contraction and dilates the cervix, thereby expelling the pregnancy. Thus, MISOPROSTOL together cause termination of pregnancy and must be used one after the other for medical abortion. It can also prevent post-delivery bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.

Take MISOPROSTOL as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take MISOPROSTOL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, uterine contractions, and stomach cramp. Most of these side effects of MISOPROSTOL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

MISOPROSTOL should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as it may lead to incomplete abortion. Inform your doctor before starting MISOPROSTOL if you have or ever had an allergy to MISOPROSTOL. If you have taken oxytocin, then inform your doctor before using MISOPROSTOL. If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, inform your doctor because it may cause a miscarriage, premature birth, or birth defects. If you are breastfeeding, then immediately inform your doctor as it may give your baby diarrhea.

Uses of Misopost 200mcg Tablet

Medical abortion, Gastric ulcers.

Medicinal Benefits of Misopost 200mcg Tablet

MISOPROSTOL is prostaglandins belongs to a group of medicines known as ‘Abortifacient’ and ‘Antiulcer agents’. It is primarily used in medical abortion and post-delivery bleeding. It is also used to treat gastric ulcers. MISOPROSTOL is a prostaglandin that increases the womb’s (uterus) contraction and dilates the cervix, thereby expelling the pregnancy. Thus, MISOPROSTOL together cause termination of pregnancy and must be used one after the other for medical abortion. It can also prevent post-delivery bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.

Directions for Use

Take MISOPROSTOL orally with a glass of water. Always take this MISOPROSTOL exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. You should take MISOPROSTOL with food and at bedtime. Take MISOPROSTOL usually 2 times a day. Treatment will generally last for 4 weeks but may be extended up to 8 weeks.

Side Effects of Misopost 200mcg Tablet

• Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Uterine contractions
• Stomach cramp

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

MISOPROSTOL should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as it may lead to incomplete abortion. Inform your doctor before starting MISOPROSTOL if you have or ever had an allergy to MISOPROSTOL. If you have taken oxytocin, then inform your doctor before using MISOPROSTOL. If you have heart disease, low or high blood pressure, inflammatory bowel disease then talks to your doctor. If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, inform your doctor because it may cause a miscarriage, premature birth, or birth defects. If you are breastfeeding, then immediately inform your doctor as it may give your baby diarrhea.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

MISOPROSTOL interacts with medicines induced for labor pain (Dinoprostone), antacid (magaldrate), mineral supplement (magnesium carbonate, magnesium oxide), medicines for constipation (magnesium hydroxide), blood pressure-lowering pills (quinapril).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 MISOPROSTOL should be not given in patients with heart disease, and diarrhea.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Alcohol is known to cause excessive dizziness and if taken along with MISOPROSTOL and increase uterine bleeding.

PREGNANCY

MISOPROSTOL is used for medical abortion. If taken in pregnancy, it can lead to abortion.

BREAST FEEDING

MISOPROSTOL should not be taken if breastfeeding as it may pass through the milk to the baby.

DRIVING

Dizziness has been reported after taking MISOPROSTOL. Be cautious when driving or operating machinery until you know how the MISOPROSTOL affects you.

LIVER

MISOPROSTOL to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

MISOPROSTOL to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.