This medication is a synthetic steroid Cheap Winnipeg Jets Jerseys , used alone or together with another medication, to end an early pregnancy (within 7 weeks of the start of a woman's last menstrual period). It blocks the hormone needed for pregnancy to continue. It is also indicated for high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) in adults with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome.
USES:
Mifepristone (also known as RU 486) is used to cause an abortion during the early part of a pregnancy. It is used up to week 7 of pregnancy (up to 49 days after the first day of your last menstrual period). Mifepristone blocks a natural substance (progesterone) that is needed for your pregnancy to continue. It is usually used together with another medicine called misoprostol.Mifepristone must not be used if you have a rare abnormal pregnancy that is outside the womb (ectopic pregnancy). It will not cause an abortion in this case. It may cause an ectopic pregnancy to rupture, resulting in very serious bleeding.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
Contraindicated in patients with confirmed or suspected fertilized egg has implanted outside the uterus, chronic adrenal failure, concurrent long-term corticosteroid therapy Cheap Washington Capitals Jerseys , history of allergy to mifepristone, misoprostol or other prostaglandin, bleeding disorders, liver or kidney impairment; pregnancy and lactation; IUD in place; undiagnosed uterus mass.
Category X: Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities andor there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
Dosage & When it is to be taken:
Oral- Termination of pregnancy (49 days or less duration)- Adult: 600 mg as a single dose followed 2 days later by 400 mcg of misoprostol as single dose.
How it should be taken:
This medication available in the form of tablet to take by mouth with or without food Cheap Vancouver Canucks Jerseys , only under healthcare provider’s supervision. First time 2 tablets, if it doesn't work.
Warnings and Precautions: Do not use this if your pregnancy is outside the womb (ectopic pregnancy). It will not cause an abortion in this case.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drives, operate machinery, or do anything while taking this medication.
It should be used with caution in patients with kidney, heart Cheap Toronto Maple Leafs Jerseys , lung, liver, adrenal disease. Patients with diabetes, high blood pressure and porphyria should also inform their doctor about their illness prior to taking this medication.
Side Effects:
Genitourinary- Excessive vaginal bleeding, uterus infections Cheap Tampa Bay Lightning Jerseys , uterus bleeding, urinary tract infection.
Normally handled and stored by healthcare providers.
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