Carboprost 250mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Carboprost 250mg Tablet 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 250mg Tablet may be used in the medical abortion of early pregnancy. It is given as an injection, only at the hospital or clinic in supervision of medical healthcare professional. This medicine may cause side effects like vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, flushing and headache. It may also cause increased uterine contractions in some patients.
Uses of Carboprost Tablet
- Post-delivery bleeding
Side effects of Carboprost Tablet
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 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carboprost 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Carboprost Tablet works
Carboprost 250mg Tablet 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 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carboprost 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Carboprost 250mg Tablet 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 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Carboprost 250mg Tablet may make you lose consciousness, feel dizzy or drowsy and this may affect your ability to drive
As Carboprost 250mg Tablet may make you lose consciousness, feel dizzy or drowsy and this may affect your ability to drive
Kidney
CAUTION
Carboprost 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carboprost 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Carboprost 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with active kidney disease.
Use of Carboprost 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with active kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Carboprost 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carboprost 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Carboprost 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with active liver disease.
Use of Carboprost 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Carboprost Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Carboprost 250mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Carboprost 250mg Tablet 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.
- Carboprost 250mg Tablet 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 250mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Carboprost 250mg Tablet 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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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 208-209.
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