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Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml Substitute
Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
CARBOPROST-250MCG
Uses:
Used in the treatment of Postpartum haemorrhage, Medical Abortion.
Medicinal Benefits:
Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml contains ‘Carboprost’, a synthetic prostaglandin (a chemical messenger) analogue of PGF2α with oxytocic properties. It is used to treat severe bleeding after childbirth (postpartum). In addition to this, is also used to produce an abortion by causing uterine contractions. It is usually given between the 13th and 20th weeks (2nd trimester) of pregnancy. Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml stimulates uterine muscles and increases the contractions in the uterus. Also, it increases the production of prostaglandins, which further increases the contractions and hence control post-delivery bleeding. Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml is often used when another method of abortion has not completely emptied the uterus or when a pregnancy complication would cause the baby to be born too early to survive. Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml is more effective in preventing postpartum bleeding in high-risk patients undergoing cesarean delivery than oxytocin.
FAQs
Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml is used for the initiation or improvement of uterine contraction (antepartum) and producing uterine contraction during the third stage of labour. Besides this, it also controls postpartum bleeding or haemorrhage after childbirth. It is also used for the medical termination of the pregnancy between the 13th to 20th week of pregnancy (second trimester of the pregnancy).
Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml contains carboprost that stimulates contraction of the uterine muscles, helping to control post-delivery bleeding.
If you have a previous premature delivery or a c-section, or cervical surgery, please inform your doctor before starting Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml. Also, mention a detailed medical history to your doctor to avoid complications.
No, Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml is not known to affect any future chances of fertility. Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml is used for medical abortion of pregnancy.
You should not receive Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml, if you have a pelvic inflammatory disease, breathing disorder, heart fitted with an artificial valve, heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels (increased fat in your blood), have asthma, have blood clot problems, have a bleeding disorder, have liver or kidney disease, have anaemia (low haemoglobin) or otherwise malnourished. Taking Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml in these conditions can cause life-threatening conditions in an individual. Please inform your doctor, your doctor will decide whether to give Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml.
After taking Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml, you may or may not experience vaginal bleeding, which is not an indication of complete abortion. Your doctor will examine by ultrasonography to confirm if the abortion is complete.
The most common side effects of Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml include nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, and increased or decreased blood pressure. You might also feel increased uterine contractions for some time, but these are manageable under medical supervision.
Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional under medical supervision. Do not self-administer.
The dose of Endoprost 250 mcg Injection 1 ml can vary depending on the individual medical condition. Your doctor will decide the dose based on your medical condition.