Glenpristone Kit

Let us guide you through the essential information about Glenpristone Kit. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Glenpristone Kit.

MRP: ₹
Packing:
Salt Combination: Mifepristone (200mg) + Misoprostol (200mcg)
Brand: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Medical abortion

Description

Glenpristone Kit is a combination of two medicines, which is used for medical abortion (terminating a pregnancy)
This medicine blocks the action of progesterone, a female hormone required to maintain pregnancy and induce contractions in the uterus, which further helps in abortion
Glenpristone Kit should be taken with food or as per your doctor's advice
You must start with a dose of Mifepristone
It should be taken orally, by swallowing the tablets whole with a glass of water
If you experience vomiting within 30 minutes of tablet intake, inform your doctor or take another tablet
The medicine may take 24- 48 hours to show its action and you might experience spotting or bleeding
After a period of 36-48 hours, you have to take Misoprostol tablet, either orally or vaginally
You are suggested to have proper rest after this dose intake as it may cause severe stomach pain or vaginal bleeding thus leading to abortion.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps
If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
There may be ways of reducing or preventing them
Some side effects may mean you should inform your doctor immediately include heavy vaginal bleeding or 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.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Glenpristone Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Glenpristone Kit may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Glenpristone Kit in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Glenpristone Kit may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	UNSAFE: Glenpristone Kit is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency:	UNSAFE: Glenpristone Kit 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.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Glenpristone Kit.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	GYNAECOLOGICAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Glenpristone Kit

In Medical abortion Glenpristone Kit is used to cause an abortion during the early part of a pregnancy
It is used up to week 10 of pregnancy (up to 70 days after the first day of your last menstrual period)
This medicine effectively blocks the natural female hormone, called progesterone, that is needed for your pregnancy to continue
Please use it only as advised by the doctor.