Eprostol 25mcg Tablet
Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is a medicine used for medical abortion (terminating a pregnancy). It is also used for preventing excessive bleeding after delivery. This medicine acts on the uterus and increases its contraction.
Eprostol 25mcg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is a medicine used for medical abortion (terminating a pregnancy). It is also used for preventing excessive bleeding after delivery. This medicine acts on the uterus and increases its contraction.
Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is a medicine used for medical abortion (terminating a pregnancy). It is also used for preventing excessive bleeding after delivery. This medicine acts on the uterus and increases its contraction.
Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is given alone or in combination with some other medicine to attain the maximum benefit. It should be taken with food or as your doctor’s advice. It should be taken orally, by swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. If you experience vomiting within 30 minutes of tablet intake, inform your doctor or take another tablet. The medicine may take 24 hours to show its action and you experience bleeding.
Common side effects of this medicine include infection following abortion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, uterine contractions or cramping, uterine bleeding, heavy bleeding, and fetal malformations. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Usually, vaginal bleeding may last for 12 days, inform your doctor if it lasts for more than 12 days or you notice severe abdominal pain.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had an ectopic pregnancy, or you are breastfeeding or using an intrauterine device. 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. You must avoid strenuous activity like heavy exercise, running, and driving while abortion as it can affect the bleeding. Your doctor may perform an ultrasound or pelvic examination to check for abortion completion.
03Uses
Medical abortion
Post-delivery bleeding
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Eprostol 25mcg Tablet increases contractions of the uterus to cause abortion. It can also prevent post-delivery bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Eprostol Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Eprostol 25mcg Tablet, it is likely that the termination will not be fully effective. Talknto your doctor if you forget to take Eprostol 25mcg Tablet.
07Side Effects
Nausea
Dyspepsia
Vomiting
Flatulence
Constipation
Uterine bleeding
Diarrhea
Cramps
Abdominal pain
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Eprostol 25mcg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Eprostol 25mcg Tablet 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
Eprostol 25mcg Tablet 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
Eprostol 25mcg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. This medicine may be started with a low dose and then increased with caution by your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eprostol 25mcg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Eprostol 25mcg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Eprostol 25mcg Tablet helps terminate pregnancy when used along with another medicine called mifepristone.
It may also be used to prevent excessive bleeding after delivery.
For pregnancy termination:Take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.Take it 36 – 48 hours after taking mifepristone.Rest for at least 3 hours after taking the medicine.If you vomit within 30 minutes of taking the tablet, talk to your doctor immediately, as you may need to take another tablet.Take it only as prescribed by the doctor. Miscarriages, if incomplete, may result in serious medical complications leading to hospitalization, surgery and possible infertility.Vaginal bleeding lasting for approximately 12 days may occur after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or if you suffer from severe abdominal pain.
Take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
Take it 36 – 48 hours after taking mifepristone.
Rest for at least 3 hours after taking the medicine.
If you vomit within 30 minutes of taking the tablet, talk to your doctor immediately, as you may need to take another tablet.
Take it only as prescribed by the doctor. Miscarriages, if incomplete, may result in serious medical complications leading to hospitalization, surgery and possible infertility.
Vaginal bleeding lasting for approximately 12 days may occur after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or if you suffer from severe abdominal pain.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It does not affect fertility. Use contraception to avoid pregnancy.
References
Sources and references
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Smyth EM, FitzGerald GA. The Eicosanoids: Prostaglandins, Tromboxanes, Leukotriens, & Related Compounds. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 315.
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