MISOPROST 200 MCG

Misoprost 200 MCG

It is a medication used for terminating a pregnancy. Misoprost 200 MCG is used for medical abortion. It is used to prevent excessive bleeding after delivery. It acts on the uterus. The medication increases its contraction. Before you take it, let your doctor know if you have ever had any ectopic pregnancies. 

If you are using any intrauterine device or breastfeeding, your doctor must be aware of it. Some medicines may make it less effective or bring a change in the way it works. Avoid strenuous activities. These are running, driving, and heavy exercise. Do not do these during an abortion because it may affect the bleeding. Your doctor may perform an ultrasound or pelvic exam to check the complete abortion.

How does Misoprost 200 MCG work?

It increases uterus contradictions for causing abortion. The medicine can prevent post-delivery bleeding because of poor contraction of the uterus.

Misoprost 200 Tablet Uses

It is used in medical abortion and the treatment of post-delivery bleeding.

Is there any benefit of Misoprost 200 MCG?

It is used for causing an abortion during the early part of pregnancy. The medication is used up to the 10th week of pregnancy. It blocks the natural female hormone needed for your pregnancy to continue. Take it as told by your doctor.

It helps in controlling excessive bleeding after you give birth. It helps prevent severe blood loss. This can cause a fall in blood pressure, shock, and death if you do not control it in time. It helps in proper uterus contraction. Thus it prevents bleeding and more complications.

How to use Misoprost 200 MCG?

Misoprost 200 MCG is a medication used to prevent stomach ulcers and treat conditions such as gastritis. It contains Misoprostol, a synthetic prostaglandin that helps protect the stomach lining. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Misoprost 200 MCG effectively:

1. Consultation: Before using Misoprost 200 MCG, consult your healthcare provider. They will assess if it's suitable for your medical history and current health status.

2. Dosage: The typical dosage is usually prescribed as one tablet four times a day, with meals and at bedtime. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.

3. Administration: Take the tablet orally with water. You can take it with or without food, but taking it with meals can help reduce stomach upset.

4. Position: It's recommended to lie down after taking Misoprost 200 MCG to minimize the risk of stomach upset.

5. Duration: The duration of use varies depending on your condition. Always complete the prescribed course, even if your symptoms improve.

6. Side Effects: While generally well-tolerated, Misoprost 200 MCG might cause side effects like diarrhea, abdominal pain, or nausea. If these symptoms worsen or persist, consult your doctor.

7. Precautions: Inform your healthcare provider about any allergies or medical conditions you have. Pregnant women should avoid this medication as it can induce contractions.

8. Interactions: Let your doctor know about other medications you're taking to prevent potential interactions.

9. Storage: Keep Misoprost 200 MCG in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

10. Missed Dose: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it's close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.

Things to follow while using it

• It helps end a pregnancy when combined with another medication called mifepristone.
• It may get used to prevent too much bleeding after delivery.
• To end the pregnancy, take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
• Take it 36-48 hours after you take mifepristone.
• Take rest for at least 3 hours after you take this medicine.
• You may start vomiting within half an hour of taking this tablet. Discuss it immediately with your doctor. This is because you may need to use another tablet.
• Use it as recommended by your doctor. If an incomplete miscarriage occurs, it will cause severe medical complications. It will lead to surgery, hospitalization, and possible infertility.
• Vaginal bleeding lasts for approximately 12 days after you take it.
• Tell your doctor if too much bleeding occurs or you suffer from severe pain in the abdomen.
• Be alert while you drive or do anything that needs concentration. This is because the medication may make you dizzy and sleepy.
• The medicine does not affect fertility. Use contraception to avoid pregnancy.

Frequently asked questions

Q- How and what dosage of it should I take?

This medicine is clinic administered under a gynecologist’s supervision.

Q- What is this medication? What is it used for?

It contains a medicine called Misoprostol. The treatment helps in the pregnancy’s medical termination. It is recommended to take it with another medicine named Mifepristone. It ends a pregnancy that should never be over 63 days old. Start counting it from your last menstrual period’s first day. The medicine will work by increasing uterus contradictions. It may be used to prevent or treat post-delivery bleeding and cervical ripening.

Q- I am taking this medicine. What should I expect?

When terminating a pregnancy using it, you may be experiencing abdominal cramps. Stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea may affect you. It happens immediately after you take it. You may have vaginal bleeding within four hours of using it. Your doctor may ask you to stay at the clinic for at least three hours after you take it. After fourteen days of using it, your doctor will run a few blood tests. He may perform ultrasonography to confirm if the pregnancy got terminated or not.

Q- Can it affect my future chances of becoming pregnant?

No. The medication does not impair a woman’s fertility. Your future chances of becoming pregnant equal those who did not take it.

Q- What are Misoprost 200 MCG typical side effects?

Its typical side effects are pain and abdominal cramps. Nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, and pelvic pain may occur. Shivering and uterine contractions also happen. You may experience heavy vaginal bleeding or any side effects that bother you. Consult your doctor.

Q- What should I do if I do not remember to take Misoprost 200 MCG?

You may forget to take a dosage. Then your pregnancy termination will not be completely effective. Have a conversation with your doctor if you fail to take it. Medical attention is crucial in this case.

Q- If I have liver or kidney problems, what should I do?

The medicine is safe for use in patients with kidney disease. No dosage change gets prescribed. But you must inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Start it with a low dosage. Then increase with an alert by your doctor.

Dosage change is not required in people having liver disease. Consult your doctor before using it.