Caboprost 125mcg Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Neon Laboratories Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Carboprost (125mcg) |
Storage | Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze. |
Chemical Class | Prostaglandin Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
Action Class | Methyl-PGF2α analogue |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 740 |
FAQ
Caboprost 125mcg Injection Reviews
Caboprost 125mcg is given as an injection deep into the muscles under the medical supervision of a doctor. It is only given at the hospital setting, so do not self- administer the medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, flushing, headache, and chills. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. If you notice dizziness, avoid driving or attention-seeking activity.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, or you have high or low blood pressure, or have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Always remember, it is only giver after delivery not during pregnancy.
How Caboprost 125mcg Injection Works
How to Use Caboprost 125mcg Injection
Uses of Caboprost 125mcg Injection
- Post-delivery bleeding
Caboprost 125mcg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Caboprost 125mcg increases the contraction of your womb which helps to control excessive bleeding after delivery.
- Inform your doctor if you have problems with your heart, lung, kidney or liver.
- Caboprost 125mcg increases the contraction of your womb which helps to control excessive bleeding after delivery.
- It is injected deep in to a muscle by your doctor or nurse.
- It may cause an increase in body temperature. This will return to normal few hours after the last injection.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause an increase in body temperature. This will return to normal few hours after the last injection.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you have problems with your heart, lung, kidney or liver.
- It is given by an injection deep into a muscle by your doctor or nurse.
References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 208-209.
- Carboprost. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 1996 [revised Oct. 2013].
- Medscape. Carboprost.
- Carboprost tromethamine. New York, New York: Pharmacia & Upjohn Co.; 2013.