DINOPROSTONE - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Frequently Asked Questions
3 How Do I Take It?
4 Precautions
5 Symptoms of Overdosage
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Disease Interactions
8 Technical Classification
9 Storage Conditions
10 Available Alternatives
- 10.1 Common Drugs with DINOPROSTONE as Ingredient
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Overview

DINOPROSTONE is a Schedule H drug.
Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin, a hormone-like substance that is naturally produced by tissues in the body. Dinoprostone topical is used in a pregnant woman to relax the muscles of the cervix (opening of the uterus) in preparation for inducing labor at the end of a pregnancy.

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: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

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

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Topical (Local Application)

Precautions

It may raise eye pressure hence should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma. Caution needed for patients with history of previous cesarean section, asthma; anemia; uterine surgery; diabetes; high or low blood pressure; placenta previa(condition where the placenta partly or completely covers the outlet of the uterus); a seizure disorder; previous multiple pregnancies; glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye; cephalopelvic disproportion (babies head or body is too large to fit through the mother’s pelvis); previous difficult or traumatic deliveries; or unexplained vaginal bleeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DINOPROSTONE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

DINOPROSTONE : Hives, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Face Swelling, Tightness, Difficulty Breathing, Wheezing

Disease Interactions

DINOPROSTONE can interfere with: Asthma, Hypotension, Glaucoma

Technical Classification

DINOPROSTONE is categorized as: UTEROTONIC AGENTS / GENITOURINARY TRACT AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DINOPROSTONE as Ingredient

CERVIPRIME 0.5MG GEL	DINOPROSTONE 0.5 MG
CERVIPRIME GEL	DINOPROSTONE 0.5 MG
DINORIPE 0.025% GEL	DINOPROSTONE 0.025 %
DINOST 0.5MG GEL	DINOPROSTONE 0.5 MG
PRIMIGYN 0.5MG GEL	DINOPROSTONE 0.5 MG
PRIMIGYN 0.5MG INJ	DINOPROSTONE 0.5 MG
PRIMIPROST 0.5MG TAB	DINOPROSTONE 0.5 MG