Mifeprin 200 mg/200 mcg Kit

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MRP: ₹
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Salt Combination: Mifepristone (200mg) + Misoprostol (200mcg)
Brand: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Uses: Medical abortion

Description

Mifeprin 200 mg/200 mcg 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
Mifeprin 200 mg/200 mcg 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: Mifeprin 200 mg/200 mcg Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mifeprin 200 mg/200 mcg 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 Mifeprin 200 mg/200 mcg Kit in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Mifeprin 200 mg/200 mcg Kit may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	UNSAFE: Mifeprin 200 mg/200 mcg Kit is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency:	UNSAFE: Mifeprin 200 mg/200 mcg 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 Mifeprin 200 mg/200 mcg Kit.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	GYNAECOLOGICAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses

Uses of Mifeprin 200 mg/200 mcg Kit

In Medical abortion Mifeprin 200 mg/200 mcg 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.