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Informations
about Misoprostol |
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What
are Misoprostol tablets? |
MISOPROSTOL
(Cytotec®)
helps to prevent stomach ulcers in patients using
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs,
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Misoprostol reduces the amount of acid produced in
the stomach and protects the stomach lining from the
effects of acid. Misoprostol is also sometimes used
for other purposes in females. |
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How
should I take this medicine? |
Take
Misoprostol tablets by mouth. Follow the directions
on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with
a drink of water. Take your doses at regular intervals;
this medication is usually taken with meals and at
bedtime with food. Taking this medication with food
reduces the chance of diarrhea or stomach upset (buy
Ultram) . Do not take your medicine more often
than directed.
Do not share this medication with anyone else.
Before starting this medication, read the paper on
your prescription provided by your pharmacist or health
care professional. This paper will tell you about
this drug. Make certain you understand the instructions.
Contact your pediatrician or health care (buy
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medicine in children. Special care may be needed. |
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If
you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it
is almost time for your next dose, take only that
dose. Do not take double or extra doses. |
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What
drug(s) may interact with Misoprostol? |
•antacids
•cyclosporine
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about
all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription
medicines, nutritional supplements (buy
Meridia), or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber
or health care professional if you are a frequent
user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke,
or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the
way your medicine works. Check with your health care
professional before stopping or starting any of your
medicines. |
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What
side effects may I notice from taking Misoprostol?
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Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible:
•chest pain (buy
Celebrex)
•dehydration
•lightheadedness or fainting spells
•severe diarrhea
•sudden shortness of breath
•unusual vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or cramping
(females)
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•diarrhea (mild)
•dizziness
•headache (buy
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•menstrual irregularity, spotting, or cramps
•nausea (buy
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•stomach upset or cramps |
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What
should I watch for while taking Misoprostol? |
It
can take several days of therapy with Misoprostol
before your stomach pains improve. Check with your
prescriber or health care professional if your condition
does not improve, or if it gets worse. You can take
antacids for the occasional relief of pain unless
your prescriber or health care professional tells
you otherwise.
If you are female, you should not use this drug to
prevent stomach ulcers if you are pregnant. Females
should avoid pregnancy while taking this medication
and for at least one month (one full menstrual cycle
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after discontinuing this medication. Misoprostol can
cause contractions of the uterus that may cause abortion
or the medication may harm an unborn baby. You should
use a reliable form of birth control while taking
Misoprostol; talk to your health care provider about
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think you are pregnant, or want to become pregnant
during Misoprostol treatment, stop taking this drug
immediately and contact your health care provider
for advice. |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep
out of the reach of children in a container that small
children cannot open.
Store at room temperature below 25 degrees C (77 degrees
F). Keep in a dry place. Protect from moisture. Throw
away any unused medicine after the expiration date. |
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