Carboprost

• Control postpartum bleeding (excessive bleeding from the uterus that may occur after childbirth).
• Carboprost is also used for the management of other gynecological conditions only when prescribed by your doctor.

When should one not use Carboprost

• If you are allergic to Carboprost or other ingredients.
• If you are suffering from an active pelvic inflammatory disease.
• If you're suffering from a lung disorder or breathing problem.
• If you suffer from renal, liver or kidney problems.
• If you suffer from diabetes or have bleeding tendencies, bradycardia (slow heartbeat), recent, decompensated heart failure, electrolyte disturbances (e.g. hypokalaemia), metabolic disease.
• If you have undergone recent heart surgeries.
• If you have had a previous history of epilepsy or any other seizure disorder.
• Carboprost should be used under a doctor's supervision in a hospital setting as it has to be administered intramuscularly.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Mild nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Mild fever
• Chills
• Flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling)
• Cough
• Hiccups
• Headache
• Mild pelvic pain or menstrual-type cramps

Other General Warnings

• You are on any other medicine.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Do not take this medicine if you are already taking another medication such as oxytocin, a labour-stimulating hormone.
• There is an increased risk of bleeding tendencies with oral anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin), antiplatelet agents (e.g. ticlopidine, aspirin, dipyridamole), antipsychotics, and NSAIDs.
• There is an increased risk of seizures with other antidepressants (e.g. other Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors).
• Enhanced hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents, so if you have diabetes, you should consult the doctor before taking the medicine.
• It can cause respiratory distress with bronchodilators (i.e. salbutamol given for asthma). Therefore, it is contraindicated in asthmatic patients.

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