Uses of Cervidil

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1. What is Cervidil?

Cervidil is a gynecological drug with ingredients Dinoprostone 10mg / drug delivery system.
Pharmaceutical name: Cervidil
Classification: Drug
Registration number: VN2-59-13
Drug group: Gynecological medicine
Manufacturer: Controlled Therapeutics (Scotland) Limited
Registered company: Hyphens Marketing & Technical Services Pte., Ltd
Ingredients:
Dinoprostone 10mg / drug delivery system Excipients with sufficient drug content provided by the manufacturer. Dosage form: Vaginal drug delivery system
Packing: Box of 1 Bag containing 1 drug delivery system

2. What does Cervidil do?

Topical dinoprostone is used in some pregnant women to relax the muscles of the cervix (opening the uterus) in preparation for labor in late pregnancy.

3. Dosage - how to take Cervidil

Set tablet:
Dosage is 1 10mg tablet designed to release at approximately 0.3 mg/hour over a 12-hour period;
Gel:
Nasal examination will show the degree of discharge which will correct the size of the shielded endocrine catheter to be used. A 20mm endocervical catheter should be used if a drain is not available and a 10mm catheter should be used if the cervix is ​​50% dislocated. Cervidil should be handled with care to avoid skin contact. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after use. The patient should remain in the supine position for at least 15 to 30 minutes to minimize leakage from the cervical canal. If the desired response is achieved, the recommended interval before giving IV oxytocin is 6 to 12 hours. If there is no cervical/uterine response to the initial dose of cervical gel, a repeat dose may be given. The recommended repeat dose is 0.5 mg with a dosing interval of 6 hours. The need for additional doses and durations should be determined by the attending physician based on the course of clinical events. The maximum recommended cumulative dose in a 24-hour period is 1.5 mg of this drug.

4. Contraindications

Situations in which Cervidil should not be used:
Hypersensitivity to prostaglandins, or if active genital herpes with a vaginal lesion, placenta or if the tubules have broken. Normally, people who are allergic to any of the ingredients in Cervidil should not use the drug. Other cases are specified in the drug leaflet or doctor's prescription. Contraindications to the drug Cervidil must be understood as an absolute contraindication, ie not for any reason that contraindications can be used flexibly.

5. Side effects when using Cervidil

Side effects when taking Cervidil
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fever, Chills, Abdominal pain, Flushing and dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.
Usually these side effects or unwanted effects go away when Cervidil is stopped. If there are rare side effects that are not mentioned in the leaflet. Inform your doctor or medical officer immediately if you suspect any side effects of Cervidil.

6. Precautions and notes when using Cervidil

People who need to be careful before taking Cervidil: the elderly, pregnant women, lactating women, children under 15 years old, people with liver failure, kidney failure, people with hypersensitivity to any substance in the composition of the drug... Or subjects with myasthenia gravis, hepatic coma, stomach ulcers.
Beware of pregnancy
Consider and consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking medicine. Even tested drugs still have risks when used.
Note the breastfeeding period
Mothers need to carefully weigh the benefits and risks for mother and baby. Do not arbitrarily use the drug without carefully reading the instructions for use and instructions of the doctor to protect the mother and baby

7. Drug interactions

Drugs Cervidil can interact with other drugs
Remember that drug interactions with other drugs are quite complicated due to the influence of many ingredients in the drug. Studies or recommendations usually only state common interactions with use. Therefore, do not arbitrarily apply information about Cervidil drug interactions if you are not a researcher, doctor or medical person.
Interactions of Cervidil with food and drink
Consider co-administration of Cervidil with alcohol, tobacco, alcoholic or fermented beverages. Factors that can change the composition of the drug. See the details in the Cervidil package insert or consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

8. Preservation of Cervidil

Carefully read the instructions for storing Cervidil medicine on the package and the Cervidil drug instruction sheet. Check the expiry date of the medicine. When not in use, the drug should be collected and disposed of according to the instructions of the manufacturer or the person in charge of medicine. Conventional drugs are stored at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight or high temperature, which can convert the ingredients in the drug.

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