Endoprost 250 Injection
Endoprost 250 Injection is given as an injection deep into the muscles under the medical supervision of a doctor. It is only given at the hospital setting, so do not self- administer the medicine.
Endoprost 250 Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Endoprost 250 Injection is a medicine used to control excessive bleeding from the uterus, that may occur after the childbirth. It stimulates contraction of the uterine muscles thus, helps to control post-delivery bleeding.
Endoprost 250 Injection is given as an injection deep into the muscles under the medical supervision of a doctor. It is only given at the hospital setting, so do not self- administer the medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, flushing, headache, and chills. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. If you notice dizziness, avoid driving or attention-seeking activity.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, or you have high or low blood pressure, or have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Always remember, it is only giver after delivery not during pregnancy.
03Uses
Post-delivery bleeding
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Endoprost 250 Injection stimulates contraction of the uterine muscles, helping to control post-delivery bleeding.
06Benefits
In Post-delivery bleeding
Endoprost 250 Injection 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.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Cough
Placental retention
Diarrhea
Chills
Nausea
Headache
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Vomiting
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Endoprost 250 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Endoprost 250 Injection 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:CAUTION
Endoprost 250 Injection 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:UNSAFE
Endoprost 250 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Endoprost 250 Injection may make you lose consciousness, feel dizzy or drowsy and this may affect your ability to drive
Kidney:CAUTION
Endoprost 250 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Endoprost 250 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Endoprost 250 Injection is not recommended in patients with active kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Endoprost 250 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Endoprost 250 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Endoprost 250 Injection is not recommended in patients with active liver disease.
09Drug Tips
Endoprost 250 Injection increases the contraction of your womb which helps to control excessive bleeding after delivery.
It is injected deep in to a muscle by your doctor or nurse.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
It may cause an increase in body temperature. This will return to normal few hours after the last injection.
Inform your doctor if you have problems with your heart, lung, kidney or liver.
References
Sources and references
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. 208-209.
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