Mifegest 200 MG Tablet

It is a medication that is used to bring about abortion in only those women who have been pregnant for about seven weeks or fifty days. It is taken along with the combination of misoprostol.

This medication interferes with the hormones that help in pregnancy continuation. It is a synthetic steroid. A doctor should be consulted before taking this medicine and should not be self-prescribed under any circumstances.

Inform your doctor, if you are older than 35 years, you smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day, you have asthma problem or have any kind of lungs, liver or kidney diseases, you are pregnant outside the uterus region, you are allergic to any of the medication content or if you are taking any anticoagulants.

A women should not take Mifegest 200 MG Tablet if she is/has:

• An ectopic pregnancy
• Treated with long-term corticosteroid medicines
• Inherited porphyria
• Problem with the adrenal glands
• Bleeding problems or is taking anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication
• An intrauterine device (IUD) in place, it must be removed before taking this medication.

The dose that is generally given is 200 MG orally once and after say about 2-3 days the dosage is increased to about 800 MG every 24 to 48 hours. However, these are not the dosage patterns that you should assign to yourself and should always consult a doctor.

This medication is prescribed for the purpose of termination of pregnancy which are less than 10 weeks old. It is also used for labour induction in case of a getup death. It is also used for managing elevated sugar levels in patients having Cushing’s syndrome coupled with glucose intolerance type diabetes.

The dosage for this medication will be prescribed by your doctor depending on your age, weight, health, and current condition. After 7 days, you must visit your doctor to check if you are still pregnant. Also, track the quantity and frequency of the bleeding.

Below are the conditions for which mifegest tablet is used:

• Termination Of Pregnancy

• Cushing's Syndrome

• Allergy

• Ectopic Pregnancy

• Unexplained Vaginal Bleeding

• Porphyria

• Chronic Adrenal Failure

Possible side effects of mifegest tablet are as follows:

• Nausea

• Weakness

• Fever

• Chills

• Vomiting

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Sleeplessness

• Decreased Appetite

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication last for about 7-10 days on an average.

• What is the onset of action?

  The medication reaches the peak level in say about 1-2 hours and is immediately absorbed in the bloodstream.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  The medication is acceptable for medical termination of pregnancy which is about 63-70 days old only. A pregnant woman who is not looking for an abortion should completely avoid taking it and should not used this medication for the purpose of high sugar level along with elevated cortisol.

• Is it habit forming?

  This medication is not habit forming.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication should be avoided by the women who are breast feeding. If this medication is taken during an emergency, breast feeding should be discontinued immediately. Consult a doctor for the risks and benefits.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consumption of alcohol along with this medicine is found to be safe.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  The side effects of this medication may cause sleepiness, dizziness. Hence, driving after taking such medicine should be avoided.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No information available. Consult a doctor if anything unusual happens.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No information available. Consult a doctor if anything unusual is noticed.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Mifegest 200 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Medabon 200 MG Tablet

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd

• Mt Pill 200 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Pregnot Kit 200 MG Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Pri Vc 200 MG Tablet

  Alembic Ltd

• Termipil 200 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  When using it for elevated sugar levels, the missed dose should be taken as soon as possible and if it is almost time for the next dose, then it should be avoided. In case of termination of pregnancy, it is a single dose therapy.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If there is a situation of overdose then immediately contact your doctor.

This medication blocks the effect of progesterone by competitively binding to the specific receptors and sensitizing the inner linings of the uterus inducing bleeding and contractions. It also blocks the effect of cortisol at the specific receptors and reducing the effect caused by an excess of this hormone.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Mifegest 200 MG Tablet severely interacts with the following drugs- dexamethasone, erythromycin, hydrocortisone, ketoconazole, simvastatin, pimozide, warfarin and ergotamine.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication is not prescribed for people who are suffering from unexplained vaginal bleeding, adrenal gland malfunction or porphyria which is a genetic disorder of the blood having adverse reactions on the skin as well as the nervous system.

• Interaction with Food

  Grapefruit juice

  It is recommended that you avoid grapefruit juice while taking this medication. It may modify the effects of the drug.