CARBOPROST

Overview

CARBOPROST is a Schedule H drug.
Carboprost is a form of prostaglandin (a hormone-like substance that occurs naturally in the body). Prostaglandins help to control functions in the body such as blood pressure and muscle contractions. Carboprost is used to treat severe bleeding after childbirth (postpartum). Carboprost is also used to produce an abortion by causing uterine contractions. It is usually given between the 13th and 20th weeks of pregnancy, but may be given at other times for medical reasons. Carboprost is often used when another method of abortion has not completely emptied the uterus, or when a complication of pregnancy would cause the baby to be born too early to survive. Carboprost stimulates contraction of the uterine muscles, helping to control post-delivery bleeding from the placenta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IM (Intra-Mascular)

Precautions


  •  Inform your doctor if you are suffering from high or low blood pressure, have a history of a caesarean section or any other operation of the womb, suffer from glaucoma (raised pressure in your eyes), diabetes or epilepsy (fits).
  •  It is not advisable to drive or operate machinery soon after taking this injection as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
  •  Carboprost should not be used for induction of labour.
  •  Carboprost should not be administered intravenously.
  • You should not receive this medicine if you have active pelvic inflammatory disease, a breathing disorder, heart disease, liver disease, or kidney disease.
  • This medicine in given in a hospital or clinic setting to quickly treat any serious side effects that occur.
  • You should not receive carboprost if you are allergic to itTo be sure this medication has been effective, your cervix (opening of the uterus) will need to be checked after the procedure. Do not miss any scheduled follow-up visits to your doctor.in some cases, carboprost may not produce a complete abortion and the procedure must be repeated.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CARBOPROST over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

CARBOPROST : Hives, Skin Rash, Constipation, Dizziness, Stomach Pain, Breathlessness, Vaginal Discharge, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Head Headache, Chest Pain, Pale Skin, Arms Weakness, Legs Weakness, Wheezing, Chills, Fever, Lower Abdomen Pain

Serious Side-Effects

CARBOPROST : Diarrhoea, Tinnitus, Tachycardia, Septic Shock, Urinary Tract Infection, Vasovagal Syncope, Nausea, Vomit

Food Interactions

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Technical Classification

CARBOPROST is categorized as: UTEROTONIC AGENTS / GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Refrigeration (Between 2 To 8 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CARBOPROST as Ingredient

CABOPROST 125MCG INJCARBOPROST 125.0 MCG
CABOPROST 250MCG INJCARBOPROST 250.0 MCG
CYSTOS 125MG INJCARBOPROST 125.0 MG
CYSTOS 250MG INJCARBOPROST 250.0 MG
ENDOPROST 125 MCG INJCARBOPROST 125.0 MCG
ENDOPROST 250 MCG INJCARBOPROST 250.0 MCG
ENDOPROST 250MG INJCARBOPROST 250.0 MG
EVACARB 125MCG INJCARBOPROST 125.0 MCG
EVACARB 250MG INJCARBOPROST 250.0 MG
FEMIPROST 125 MCG INJCARBOPROST 125.0 MCG
PROSTODIN 125MCG INJCARBOPROST 125.0 MCG