Mifistar 10 Tablet
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Product introduction
Mifistar 10 Tablet is an anti-progestational steroid class of drug used for medical termination of pregnancy. It works by blocking the action of progesterone, an essential hormone for the development of pregnancy.
Mifistar 10 Tablet is an anti-chemical that blocks the effects of a chemical that is needed for the pregnancy to continue and causes pregnancy termination
Mifistar 10 Tablet is an anti-chemical that blocks the effects of a chemical that is needed for the pregnancy to continue and causes pregnancy termination
Uses of Mifistar Tablet
Benefits of Mifistar Tablet
In Medical abortion
Mifistar 10 Tablet is used to cause an abortion during the early part of a pregnancy. It is used up to week 10 of pregnancy (up to 70 days after the first day of your last menstrual period). This medicine effectively blocks the natural female hormone, called progesterone, that is needed for your pregnancy to continue. Please use it only as advised by the doctor.
Side effects of Mifistar Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mifistar
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Uterine cramps
- Diarrhea
- Infection following abortion
- Uterine bleeding
How to use Mifistar Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mifistar 10 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mifistar 10 Tablet.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Mifistar 10 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mifistar 10 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Mifistar 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mifistar 10 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mifistar 10 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Mifistar 10 Tablet helps in medical termination of pregnancy.
- If you vomit within 45 minutes of taking the tablet, talk to your doctor immediately. You will need to take another tablet.
- Take it only as prescribed by the doctor. Miscarriages, if incomplete, may result in serious medical complications leading to hospitalization, surgery and possible infertility.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It does not affect fertility. Use contraception to avoid pregnancy.
- Take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
- Vaginal bleeding may or may not occur after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or if you suffer from severe abdominal pain.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Oxosteroid
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Anti-progesterone
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What is Mifistar 10 Tablet and what it is used for?
Mifistar 10 Tablet contains a medicine called Mifepristone. It helps in medical termination of the pregnancy. It works by blocking the effect of progesterone (a female sex hormone) which is required for maintenance of pregnancy. It is only used to terminate a pregnancy which should not be more than 63 days old, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period.
Q. How and in what dose should I use Mifistar 10 Tablet?
Mifistar 10 Tablet can be taken orally with a glass of water. It should be taken under the supervision of a doctor.
Q. What should I expect after taking Mifistar 10 Tablet?
You may or may not experience vaginal bleeding or spotting after taking this medicine. After 48 hours of taking Mifistar 10 Tablet, your doctor shall examine you and may prescribe you another medicine (Misoprostol) for complete termination of pregnancy. After 14 days of taking Mifistar 10 Tablet, your gynaecologist may run some blood tests or perform ultrasonography to confirm whether the pregnancy has been terminated or not.
Q. Can Mifistar 10 Tablet affect my future chances of getting pregnant?
No, studies have shown that this medicine does not impair the fertility of the women. Your future chances of getting pregnant are as equal as of those who have not taken this medicine.
Q. What are the common side effects of taking Mifistar 10 Tablet?
Vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping are the most common side effects of using Mifistar 10 Tablet. The other common side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience a very heavy vaginal bleeding or if any of these side effects bother you please consult with your gynaecologist.
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Country of origin: India
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