This medicine is used for the following purposes:
- labor contraction
- end a pregnancy
- bleeding after childbirth
- ulcers in stomach or intestines
- ulcers in stomach or intestines
Brand Name(s): Cytotec
Generic Name: Misoprostol
Instructions
Take the medicine with food.
Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom.
Drink extra water while on this medicine. Adults should try to drink 6-8 cups (48 to 64 oz.) of water every day.
Do not take with antacids containing magnesium.
If you forget to take a dose on time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose. Return to your normal schedule. Do not take 2 doses at one time.
Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.
Tell your doctor if symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.
Cautions
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Please check with your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.
This medicine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor before breastfeeding.
Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.
Women of childbearing age should have a negative pregnancy test before starting this medicine.
Women must use reliable forms of birth control while taking this medicine and for 1 month after stopping to prevent pregnancy.
Side Effects
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
- abdominal cramps
- diarrhea
- nausea
- stomach upset or abdominal pain
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:
- changes in memory, mood, or thinking
- confusion
- dizziness
- slow heartbeat
- menstruation changes (missed or fewer periods)
- miscarriage, premature birth, birth defects
- mood changes
- muscle weakness
- urinating less often
- cramping of the uterus or bleeding from the vagina
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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