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Preparations: Tablet: 200 mcg mistoprostol Things to
be aware of:
- Mistoprostol is a cytoprotective agent, which is a substance that
helps protect the lining of the stomach and upper small intestine.
- Mistoprostol moderately blocks acid release into the stomach and
helps to maintain the integrity of the stomach and intestinal lining so
that it is more difficult to form an ulcer.
- Mistoprostol is used to prevent ulcers in people who take certain
pain medicines, including aspirin, that can cause ulcers. It protects
the stomach lining and decreases stomach acid secretion.
- Mistoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin. Prostaglandins are
substances naturally found in the body. In the stomach they are believed
to protect the inner stomach lining.
- If you miss a dose take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double
dose of this medication.
- Do not take this medication if you are pregnant, it may causes
miscarriage.
Storage: Store out of heat and light. Keep out of reach of
children. Best to keep away from moisture including bathrooms as heat and
moisture will make it break down Pediatric Dosing: Dose
must be determined by a doctor Drug Interactions: The
incidence of diarrhea may be reduced by avoiding antacids that contain
magnesium. If an antacid is needed, one that contains aluminum or
calcium may be a more appropriate choice.
Cytotec does not interfere with arthritis medications such as aspirin
and ibuprofen.
Other uses: Abortion, labor induction, post partum
hemorrhage. Side Effects: Mistoprostol may cause mild to
moderate diarrhea, stomach cramps, and/ or nausea. These problems
usually occur during the first few weeks of treatment and stop after
about a week. The occurrence of diarrhea may be minimized by taking
Mistoprostol with food. Contact your doctor if these symptoms persist
for longer than 8 days or if they are severe.
Other side effects are headache, vomiting, constipation and dizziness.
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