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Meopristone is used for emergency contraception (within 120 hours after intercourse). Please refer to the article below to understand the use of Meopristone drug as well as the notes when using this drug.
1. What is Meopristone?
Brand name: Meopristone
Dosage form: Tablets
Ingredients
Each MEOPRISTONE tablet contains:
Active ingredients: Mifepristone 10mg Excipients: Lactose, Wheat Starch, Avicel, Magnesium Stearate Aerosil, Talc, Quinoline yellow.
2. Uses of Meopristone
Meopristone with mifepristone activity in a single dose of 10mg is an emergency contraceptive that works by preventing ovulation for 3-4 days. The drug is used in cases where emergency contraception is needed, within 120 hours of having sexual intercourse.
This medicine should only be used as directed by your doctor.
Dosage - How to take Meopristone
Dosage:
The information provided is not a substitute for medical professional advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before deciding to take a medication.
Dosage of emergency contraceptive Meopristone: Use a single pill to prevent pregnancy.
How to use:
Need to take 1 pill within 120 hours after sex, the sooner it is used, the higher the effect. Please read the user manual carefully before use. If you have any questions about how to use it, you can ask your pharmacist for specific instructions.
Overdose and management
Clinical trials did not show any side effects when a single dose containing up to 2g mifepristone.
In case of an emergency or overdose, stop taking the medicine and call 911 immediately or go to the nearest local Health station.
In addition, you need to record and bring a list of all medications you have taken, including prescription and non-prescription drugs.
3. Meopristone side effects
The most common undesirable effect is missed period. In addition, you may experience some other side effects such as:
Hemorrhage Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea Lower abdominal pain Headache, dizziness Chest tightness This is not a complete list of all undesirable effects. may encounter. If you experience any serious side effects, go to the nearest medical facility for an examination.
4. Precautions when taking Meopristone
Contraindications to taking the drug are:
Allergy to any component of the drug Adrenal disease Being treated with corticosteroids Breastfeeding Meopristone is not a substitute for regular contraception. Having unprotected sex after taking the drug still increases the risk of an unwanted pregnancy.
Need to be careful when using drugs in special cases (pregnancy, lactation, surgery,...).
Pregnant women mistakenly take Meopristone 10mg birth control pills does not cause miscarriage but in some cases may bleed. The drug has the potential to pass into breast milk, so breast-feeding should be avoided after taking the drug or not taking the drug while breastfeeding.
5. Drug interactions
Meopristone emergency contraception can interact with other drugs?
Drug interactions can change the ability of other drugs you are taking or increase the effect of side effects.
To avoid drug interactions, it is best to write a list of all the medicines you are taking (including prescription, nonprescription, herbal and dietary supplements) and show them to your doctor or pharmacist. .
To ensure safety when taking the drug, you do not arbitrarily take the drug, stop or change the dose of the drug without the permission of the doctor.
Some drugs when used together with mifepristone may have an interaction, including:
Ketoconazole , itraconazole, erythromycin rifampicin, dexamethasone, some antiepileptic drugs This drug can interact with foods and drinks?
Food, alcohol and tobacco can interact with certain drugs. For example, grape juice can block the catabolism of mifepristone resulting in increased serum drug concentrations. Ask your doctor/pharmacist about taking your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. What health conditions affect this medicine?
Your medical condition may affect the use of the drug. Tell your doctor if you have any health problems.
Preservation of drugs:
Store in sealed packages, in a cool dry place, at a temperature below 30oC. Keep medicine out of reach of children.
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