Mefigest – Combipack of Mifepristone Tablets IP and Misoprostol tablets IP
Mifegest 200mg Tablet is a progestin antagonist used for the termination of pregnancy in the early stages. It blocks the action of progesterone, a hormone necessary for the maintenance of the pregnancy. Use Mifegest 200mg Tablet to help treat Cushing’s syndrome, characterized by high levels of cortisol hormones. Let your doctor know if you’ve experienced ectopic pregnancies or use an intrauterine device before taking Mifegest. Plus, you should regularly contact your doctor to ensure that the termination happens without any complications.
Uses of Mifegest – Combipack of Mifepristone
Mifegest is typically used during the early part of a woman’s pregnancy to cause an abortion. It can be used up to week 10, the first five weeks after the start of your last period. Mifegest blocks a natural substance (progesterone) that is needed for your pregnancy to continue. It usually is combined with another medicine called misoprostol. Mifepristone tablets is not allowed if you have an ectopic pregnancy, which is when a child develops outside of the womb. In this case, mifepristone may lead to rupture and excessive bleeding that could be life threatening.
Who can take mifepristone/misoprostol?
Mifepristone and misoprostol are contraindicated in patients who have had a previous uterine stroke. They’re also not recommended for use in women who are more than 9 weeks pregnant, or who have a history of hemorrhage or excessive bleeding following the use of mifepristone or misoprostol.