Carboprost 250mcg Injection
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Product introduction
Carboprost 250mcg 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.
Carboprost 250mcg 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.
Uses of Carboprost Injection
- Post-delivery bleeding
Side effects of Carboprost Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Carboprost
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Hot flashes
- Diarrhea
- Chills
- Placental retention
- Cough
How to use Carboprost Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Carboprost Injection works
Carboprost 250mcg Injection stimulates contraction of the uterine muscles, helping to control post-delivery bleeding.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carboprost 250mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Carboprost 250mcg 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
Carboprost 250mcg 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
Carboprost 250mcg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Carboprost 250mcg Injection may make you lose consciousness, feel dizzy or drowsy and this may affect your ability to drive
As Carboprost 250mcg Injection may make you lose consciousness, feel dizzy or drowsy and this may affect your ability to drive
Kidney
CAUTION
Carboprost 250mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carboprost 250mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Carboprost 250mcg Injection is not recommended in patients with active kidney disease.
Use of Carboprost 250mcg Injection is not recommended in patients with active kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Carboprost 250mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carboprost 250mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Carboprost 250mcg Injection is not recommended in patients with active liver disease.
Use of Carboprost 250mcg Injection is not recommended in patients with active liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Carboprost 250mcg Injection increases the contraction of your womb which helps to control excessive bleeding after delivery.
- It is injected deep in to a muscle by your doctor or nurse.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause an increase in body temperature. This will return to normal few hours after the last injection.
- Inform your doctor if you have problems with your heart, lung, kidney or liver.
- Carboprost 250mcg Injection increases the contraction of your womb which helps to control excessive bleeding after delivery.
- It is given by an injection deep into a muscle by your doctor or nurse.
- It may cause an increase in body temperature. This will return to normal few hours after the last injection.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you have problems with your heart, lung, kidney or liver.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Prostaglandin Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Methyl-PGF2α Analogue
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Carboprost 250mcg Injection and what is it used for?
Carboprost 250mcg Injection is an injectable preparation which contains Carboprost. It is used to control excessive bleeding from the uterus that may occur after childbirth. It is used only when other methods or medicines fail to work. It may also be used in the medical abortion of pregnancy between 13th and 20th weeks of gestation.
How and in what dose can it be used?
It is given as an injection, only at a hospital or clinic by the medical healthcare professional. The dose is decided by the doctor, depending on the severity of bleeding after delivery.
What may be the possible side effects associated with it?
The most common side effects include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, flushing, and headache. You may also feel increased uterine contractions, for some time. However, these conditions are manageable in hospital settings.
What is Carboprost 250mcg Injection and what is it used for?
Carboprost 250mcg Injection is a medicine which helps in controlling excessive bleeding from the uterus, that may occur after the childbirth. It is only used when other methods or medicines have not worked. It may also be used in the medical abortion of pregnancy between 13th and 20th weeks of gestation.
How and in what dose can it be used?
It is given as an injection, only at the hospital or clinic by the medical healthcare professional. The dose is decided by the doctor, depending on the severity of bleeding after delivery.
What may be the possible side effects associated with it?
The most common side effects include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, flushing, and headache. You may also feel increased uterine contractions, for some time. However, these conditions are manageable in hospital settings.
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Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.
Country of origin: India
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