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Introduction to Caboprost 250mcg Injection
Caboprost 250 mcg contains the active ingredient carboprost tromethamine, which is a type of prostaglandin. This medication is used to treat postpartum bleeding due to uterine atony (when the uterus is soft and weak after childbirth). It is not intended for self-administration; your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage based on your medical history and will monitor your condition closely.
Before using Caboprost, inform your doctor if you are allergic to carboprost tromethamine or any other ingredients. It’s important to notify your doctor if you have a history of acute pelvic inflammatory disease. Caboprost is contraindicated for pregnant women, so consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant, suspect you might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding. The safety and effectiveness of this medication in children and the elderly have not been established. Additionally, Caboprost should not be used by patients with heart, liver, lung, or kidney issues, diabetes, jaundice, anemia, blood pressure problems, or epilepsy. Always consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Uses of Caboprost 250mcg Injection
- Postpartum hemorrhage (stop the excessive bleeding in women who have just given birth)
Therapeutic Effects of Caboprost 250mcg Injection
Carboprost 250mcg injection makes the uterus contract (womb). It’s used to start labor or help the placenta come out. Prostaglandins are natural body chemicals that make muscles in the uterus squeeze. This medicine plays the role of prostaglandin.
Interaction of Caboprost 250mcg Injection with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with carboprost 250mcg injection and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Caboprost 250mcg Injection
- Store refrigerated at 2° to 8° C
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Caboprost 250mcg Injection
This medicine is given only in a hospital setup by a healthcare provider. Carboprost 250mcg injection will be given to you by your doctor. It is given intramuscularly (into a vein), either as single injections or as a continuous infusion (a drip). Your physician will decide the dosage and frequency of this injection based on the severity of your disease and other factors.
Safety Advices
Pregnancy
Carboprost tromethamine may cause harm to the unborn baby. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
It is unknown whether carboprost tromethamine is excreted in breast milk. So, It is recommended to consult your doctor before starting the treatment. Speak with your doctor for more information.
Lungs
It is unknown whether carboprost tromethamine is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders or breathing difficulty before taking carboprost tromethamine, as this medication should be used with caution in liver disease patients.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol under medication. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking medicine.
Driving
It is unknown whether carboprost tromethamine alters driving ability. However, if you experience side effects like tiredness or drowsiness, avoid driving and using machines.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Increases body temperature
- Headache
- Flushing
- Hot flus
- Chills
- Cough
- Uterine bleeding,
- Retained placenta or membranes
- Endometritis.
Word of Advice
It is recommended to talk with your doctor if you are under carboprost 250mcg injection and inform about your prescribed and non-prescribed medicine. As this drug may increase the cardio-pulmonary problem, your doctor will monitor your health and give you extra oxygen if needed. Patients with a history of allergic reactions should inform their doctor.
FAQs
Q 1. Can I drink alcohol while taking Carboprost 250mcg injection ?
No, it is not recommended to drink alcohol when you are under treatment. It may cause undesirable side effects. So, it is advised to consult your doctor.
Q 2. Can I take carboprost 250mcg injection if I have a history of allergies?
Inform your doctor that you are allergic to carboprost tromethamine or any antibiotic before starting medicine.
Q 3. Can I take carboprost 250mcg injection if I have kidney problems?
No, taking carboprost injection for patients with kidney problems is not recommended. Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney disorder.
Fact Box
Molecule name: carboprost tromethamine
Pharmacological class: Synthetic Prostaglandin
Therapeutic class: Uterine stimulant
Indications: Post-partum haemorrhage (stop the excessive bleeding in women who have just given birth)
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