FEMIPROST 250 MCG INJECTION

Description

FEMIPROST 250 MCG 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. FEMIPROST 250 MCG 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.

Introduction

In Post-delivery bleeding FEMIPROST 250 MCG 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.

Benefits

FEMIPROST 250 MCG INJECTION stimulates contraction of the uterine muscles, helping to control post-delivery bleeding.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with FEMIPROST 250 MCG INJECTION. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - FEMIPROST 250 MCG 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 - FEMIPROST 250 MCG 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 - FEMIPROST 250 MCG INJECTION may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As FEMIPROST 250 MCG INJECTION may make you lose consciousness, feel dizzy or drowsy and this may affect your ability to drive - Kidney : CAUTION - FEMIPROST 250 MCG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of FEMIPROST 250 MCG INJECTION may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of FEMIPROST 250 MCG INJECTION is not recommended in patients with active kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - FEMIPROST 250 MCG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of FEMIPROST 250 MCG INJECTION may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of FEMIPROST 250 MCG INJECTION is not recommended in patients with active liver disease.