Review the side-effects of Misoprostol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Spotting, cramps, heavy periods, Excessive Urination, menstrual disorder, painful menstruation and postmenopausal vaginal bleeding and breast pain.
Body as a whole - Aches/pains, weakness, fatigue, fever, chills and weight changes.
Skin - Rash, inflammation, hair loss and pallor (paleness).
Eye and ENT- Abnormal taste, abnormal vision, inflammation of eye, deafness, ringing and pain in the ear.
Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract infection, difficulty in breathing, pneumonia and nose bleed.
Heart- Chest pain, edema, excessive sweating, low/high blood pressure, abnormal heart rate, inflammation of blood vessels, fainting, heart attack and blood clot events.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, GI bleeding, GI inflammation/infection, rectal disorder, vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal liver function, reflux and difficulty in swallowing.
Hypersensitivity - Anaphylaxis.
Metabolic - Excretion of glucose into the urine, gout and increased nitrogen level.
Genitourinary - Excessive urination, painful urination, blood in urine and urinary tract infection.
Central Nervous System - Headache, anxiety, changes in appetite, depression, drowsiness, dizziness, thirst, impotence, loss of libido, increased sweating, nerve damage, mental disorder and confusion.
Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain, muscle cramps, stiffness and back pain.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in platelets, bruising and increase in ESR level.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Spotting, cramps, heavy periods, Excessive Urination, menstrual disorder, painful menstruation and postmenopausal vaginal bleeding and breast pain.
Body as a whole - Aches/pains, weakness, fatigue, fever, chills and weight changes.
Skin - Rash, inflammation, hair loss and pallor (paleness).
Eye and ENT- Abnormal taste, abnormal vision, inflammation of eye, deafness, ringing and pain in the ear.
Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract infection, difficulty in breathing, pneumonia and nose bleed.
Heart- Chest pain, edema, excessive sweating, low/high blood pressure, abnormal heart rate, inflammation of blood vessels, fainting, heart attack and blood clot events.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, GI bleeding, GI inflammation/infection, rectal disorder, vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal liver function, reflux and difficulty in swallowing.
Hypersensitivity - Anaphylaxis.
Metabolic - Excretion of glucose into the urine, gout and increased nitrogen level.
Genitourinary - Excessive urination, painful urination, blood in urine and urinary tract infection.
Central Nervous System - Headache, anxiety, changes in appetite, depression, drowsiness, dizziness, thirst, impotence, loss of libido, increased sweating, nerve damage, mental disorder and confusion.
Musculoskeletal - Joint/muscle pain, muscle cramps, stiffness and back pain.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in platelets, bruising and increase in ESR level.
Other Precautions :
It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.Drug Name : Misoprostol
Misoprostol(Cytotec) generic is a synthetic prostaglandin; prescribed for ulcer, labor induction, induced abortion, miscarriage, postpartum hemorrhage (blood loss during birth) and other gynecological uses. It reduces the acid secretion in stomach.Trade Names for Misoprostol
India :
A Kare |
Safeguard 50mg/100mcg Tablet |
Safeguard SR |
Misonac |
Mifenac |
Misonac SR |
Cytonac 100 mg/100 mcg Tablet |
Cytonac-ER (100mg/100mg/200mcg) |
Cytolog (25mcg) |
MTP (200mg/200mcg) |
Mtprost (200mg/200mcg) |
Cytolog (25mcg) |
Cytolog (100mcg) |
Cytolog (200mcg) |
Mesopil (200mcg) |
Misolast (200mcg) |
Misoprost (25mcg) |
Misoprost (100mcg) |
Misoprost (200mcg) |
Misoprost (600mcg)
International :
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