Misoprostol 200: the best medicine to make abortion pain-free.

 Misoprost 200 MCG Tablet is primarily used to treat post-delivery bleeding. Now, the medication is also used to treat abnormal abortions. It can prevent other problems, such as acid secretion in the stomach. Besides these, the medicine is also used to prevent ulcers caused by non-steroidal pain medication. It causes labor induction, so the drug is also used to terminate pregnancy. 

Why should we take Misoprost 200 mg?

 It is considered the best treatment for painful abortion and post-delivery bleeding. But you need to take it under medical supervision. Besides these, the medication can prevent stomach ulcers caused by certain NSAID drugs. It works excellently to treat those ulcers which you inhibit from your family. It decreases the risk of stomach bleeding caused by the ulcer. The drug can be taken with food and without food according to the guideline of the doctor. If you give it to your children, you should discuss it with a pediatrician first. In this case, special care may be needed after taking it. 

 

BENEFITS OF MISOPROSTOL TABLET

 In Medical abortion

 Now, Misoprost 200 is prescribed to those patients who decide to have an abortion at the early stage of pregnancy. It needs to be taken up to week 10 of pregnancy. This means you have to take it from the second day of your last menstrual period up to 70 days. It works by blocking the naturally produced female hormone known as progesterone. This hormone is mainly responsible for continuing your pregnancy.  

 In the Treatment of Post-delivery bleeding

 It can control excessive bleeding, which patients often experience after giving birth. So, the medication can prevent the loss of enough blood easily and quickly. If severe blood loss cannot be stopped on time, it may lead to a sudden dropping in blood pressure. These problems can sometimes lead to death. This medicine can contract the uterus, which helps it to prevent bleeding after delivery.

 How to take the medicine

 You can take Misoprost 200 separately or combined with other medicine to get the maximum benefit. The medicine needs to be taken orally according to the doctor's guidelines. Before taking, you need to check the dosing schedule very carefully. Don't crush, break or chew the medicine. You have to swallow the tablet at a time with a full glass of water. It will give you the utmost result. The doctor determines the dose depending on the user's medical condition and how the body responds to the therapy. If a patient vomits within 30 minutes of taking medicine, inform the doctor. It starts working within 24 hours of taking it.

 The common side effects of Misoprost 200

 It has very normal and rare side effects, which do not need medical attention. After continuing the treatment, the medicine adjusts with the body. If it persists in the body for a long time, you must consult your doctor. 

· Cramps

· Vomiting

· Nausea

· Diarrhea

· Uterine contractions

· Stomach cramp

· Uterine cramps

· Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)

· Infection after abortion

 Some important information about the medicine

 

•   It is often prescribed along with another drug, such as mifepristone. It helps the terminate pregnancy.
•     It is a miracle drug to prevent the excessive bleeding that patients often experience after delivery. 
•      For pregnancy termination:

 

1.     .. It works best if taken within 63 days from the first day of menstruation.
2.       You have to take the drug after 36 – 48 hours of taking the mifepriston.
3.       You should rest minimum of 3 hours after taking it
4.      Many people vomit within 30 to 40 minutes of taking medicine. It may be expected. But you should inform the doctor if it does not get worse 
5.     If the abortion is incomplete, serious health problems can occur. This problem may lead to hospitalization, surgery, and possible infertility. Don't take the drug if you are allergic to the medicine or other substance. In such cases, you need to inform your doctor before taking the medication. Its inactive ingredients can cause allergic reactions.
6.      Research suggests that vaginal bleeding may occur within 12 days of taking this medicine. Consult a doctor immediately if bleeding is excessive after delivery. If severe abdominal pain is experienced, it is essential to tell your doctor.

 

• Before taking the drug, discuss your with your doctor about medical history. These are ovarian cysts, unusual vaginal bleeding, uterus problems, thyroid, etc. 
• You should avoid driving and operating heavy machinery during the treatment. Try to stop that type of job which needs alertness or clear vision. It is essential to limit alcoholic beverages. You need to consult this with the medical practitioners. 
• If you are pregnant, you should stop using the medicine. It has a limitation to use during this period. 
• It is a drug that never affects fertility. Therefore, contraception should be used to avoid pregnancy.
• You should avoid smoking, taking alcohol, and drinking caffeine while taking Misoprost 200. These substances may create more stomach irritation. Sometimes it leads to more damage to the liver.
• Sometimes tablets may create side effects by taking an overdose. These are sedation, convulsions, tremor, dyspnea, diarrhea, hypotension, abdominal pain, and bradycardia.
• You can take your NSAID medicine with this tablet. Any safety issue has not been established. 
• You can take the medication with a meal or empty stomach. However, some doctors recommend taking it after meals to prevent some side effects. These are diarrhea, nausea, and flatulence. 
• Try to avoid taking an antacid with the medicine. 
• If you experience menstrual pain or cramping after taking the pill, you must consult with the doctor. 

 

FAQ

 

What happens after taking Misoprost 200?

 This medicine is used to empty the uterus. Sometimes it causes cramping and bleeding. In most cases, cramping and bleeding may begin within 1-4 hours of taking Misoprost. In some cases, blood clots or tissue powders are formed.

 

Why is Misoprost used in pregnancy?

 Misoprost is prescribed before the first-trimester surgical abortion. It acts as an effective cervical ripening agent. Doctors recommend women between 12 and 14 weeks of pregnancy. Primarily prescribed to those in whom cervical dilatation may be complex due to patient inexperience.

 

How many times can Misoprost be used?

 Research says the Misoprost 800 microgram is given every 8 hours in 24 hours. It is the normal dose of the medicine. This dose may cause miscarriage within 9 weeks of pregnancy. 

 

Can Misoprost damage my womb?

 Containing Misoprostol, the Misoprost may cause some severe side effects. These are birth defects, premature birth, uterine rupture, miscarriage, or incomplete miscarriage. Besides these, it may cause dangerous uterine bleeding.

 

Can Misoprost cause fetal death?

Misoprost is one of the highly effective drugs for late pregnancies. It only works if high doses are prescribed (i.e., over 50 µg vaginally). If you take it with a live fetus, it may result in fetal death and uterine rupture.

 Can I take Misoprostol 2 times?

 This medicine is prescribed to be taken every 8 hours for 24 hours. In most women with persistent GS, if the second dose of Misoprostol is given after a medical abortion, it will cause an abortion.