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Napharsen is an emergency contraceptive that prevents conception for 120 hours after intercourse. The drug is prepared in tablet form with the main ingredient being MifEpristone. In addition to the effect of preventing conception, when combined with some other drugs in certain doses, Napharsen also has an abortion effect on pregnant women under 8 weeks.1. What is Napharsen?
Napharsen is an emergency contraceptive that prevents conception for 120 hours after intercourse. Napharsen is available in tablet form. The main ingredient of the drug is MifEpristone with a concentration of 10mg/tablet, and other excipients just enough for 1 tablet. The packaging of Napharsen includes a box of 1 blister, each blister of 1 tablet.2. What effect does Napharsen have after use?
MifEpristone is an antiprogestin in nature. This active ingredient prevents the implantation of a fertilized egg, so the drug has the ability to prevent pregnancy. In addition, the drug Napharsen also works to block endothelium support. These two effects of the drug occur at the same time but the most important is the delay of ovulation by disrupting the maturation of the 5 follicles and the endocrine function of the granulosa cells.
In addition, MifEpristone contained in the drug also has an affinity for progesterone. Therefore, napharsen drug has the ability to block the effect of progesterone on the gills in the uterus. This process degrades and sheds the lining of the uterus, which in turn can prevent the attachment of the fetus.
Like the 1.5mg levonorgestrel pill, the 10mg single dose Mifepristone works as an emergency contraceptive because they can stop ovulation for 3-4 days. With a dose of 2mg/day, you can use the pill in the same way as other daily birth control pills. Napharsen reaches peak plasma concentrations 1 to 3 hours after oral administration. Mifepristone is extensively metabolised in the liver with a half-life of approximately 18 hours. Through the biliary system, Napharsen is excreted mainly in the faeces and a little in the urine.
Napharsen is usually indicated in the following cases:
Using an unreliable method of contraception (Condom is torn or used incorrectly, interrupted intercourse unsuccessfully, vaginal diaphragm is placed in the wrong place or is not tearing and taking it out too soon, miscalculating ovulation,...) When having sex, neither of them used any safe birth control method Forgot to take the daily birth control pill Lost the ring birth control or the ring has been removed
3. Subjects contraindicated to use Napharsen
Patients with diseases related to the adrenal gland People who are sensitive to any ingredient of the drug (mifepristone) People who are on treatment with corticosteroids (asthma) People who are pregnant or in the process of giving Breastfeeding do not use napharsen
4. Instructions for using Napharsen and its dosage
Napharsen is made in tablet form, so it should be taken orally. Napharsen should be taken with a full glass of water. Take 1 tablet / time, take the drug within 120 hours after intercourse. However, the sooner the medication is taken, the more effective it will be.
5. Things to be careful about during the use of Napharsen
Do not use Napharsen as a substitute for a daily dose of birth control. Napharsen may increase the risk of bleeding in people taking anticoagulants, so it should be used with caution. After taking napharsen, if you continue to have unprotected sex, your risk of unwanted pregnancy increases.
Women who are breastfeeding should not take medicines containing mifepristone, which can be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, mothers should not breastfeed after taking napharsen.
During the use of Napharsen medicine can cause the most common side effect is missed period. In addition, there are bleeding, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, digestive disorders, diarrhea, chest tightness, headache, dizziness, .... If the user has one of the above symptoms, it should be reported. immediately to your doctor or healthcare professional for help.
Napharsen has a shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture. Absolutely should not use the drug if you see abnormal symptoms such as: color change, mold, unusual smell,...
Napharsen is an emergency contraceptive pill, effective in preventing pregnancy. prevent conception within 120 hours of intercourse. With fast and effective effects, the drug is trusted by many women. However, if you use the drug arbitrarily and do not learn carefully before using it, it will cause unwanted side effects. Therefore, it is essential to consult a doctor or medical professional before use.
