Misoprostol

When should one not use Misoprostol

• If you are allergic to misoprostol or other constituents in this medicine.
• If your pregnancy is ectopic.
• If you have anaemia.
• If you are suffering from heart disease or diabetes.
• If you are using an intrauterine device like copper-T.
• If you have chronic adrenal failure.
• If you have unexplained vaginal bleeding or have a hemorrhagic disorder.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal cramps
• Uterine contractions
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Infection

Other General Warnings

• You've ever had an ectopic pregnancy.
• You have an intrauterine device.
• You must not smoke while taking Misoprostol, as heavy smoking can have adverse effects.
• You must not use it after the 9th week of pregnancy (up to 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period).
• You may experience vaginal bleeding after taking Misoprostol, which lasts for around 12 days. If you experience significant bleeding or severe abdominal pain, call your doctor right away.
• You must take Misoprostol within 63 days of the beginning day of your last menstrual period. An unfinished MTP might have medical consequences.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• The combination of Dinoprostone and Misoprostol is not safe because it increases the risk of vaginal bleeding.
• Magnesium-containing antacids and Misoprostol: when these medications are combined, the risk of medicine-induced diarrhoea is very significant. Before using Misoprostol, tell your doctor if you're taking any antacids.

Interactions with food items

• While using Misoprostol, avoid consuming grapefruit juice because it may increase the risk of its side effects.

Overdose

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