Isovent 600 mcg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 40.13 (10 x 1: ৳ 401.30)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.13
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Misoprostol |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prophylaxis of gastric and duodenal ulceration in NSAID users
- Healing of established NSAID-induced gastric and duodenal damage
- Healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers in the absence of NSAID therapy
- Induction of labor
- Prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage
Pharmacology
- Misoprostol absorption
- Rapid de-esterification to free acid
- Maximum plasma concentrations
- Antisecretory properties
- Mucosal protective properties
- Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
- Increase in bicarbonate and mucus production
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for benign gastric and duodenal ulceration
- Dosage for NSAID-associated ulceration
- Induction of labor dosage and administration
- Prevention of postpartum hemorrhage dosage
- Treatment of postpartum hemorrhage dosage
Interaction
- Lack of clinically significant interaction with cardiac, pulmonary, CNS drugs and NSAIDs
- Decreased bioavailability with high doses of antacid
Contraindications
- History of allergy to prostaglandins
- Pregnancy
Side Effects
- Frequency of adverse effects
- Adverse effects on the GI tract
- Minimization of diarrhea incidence
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Abortifacient property
- Contraindication in pregnant women
- Need for negative serum pregnancy test
- Capable of complying with effective contraceptive measures
- Oral and written warnings
- Commencement only on normal menstrual period
- Excretion into milk (not studied)
Precautions & Warnings
- Contraindication in pregnant women
- Effective contraception method
- Completed 38 weeks gestation
- Contraindication in acute fetal distress
- Fetus in vertex presentation
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in children
Overdose Effects
- Toxic dose not determined
- Clinical signs of overdose
- Supportive therapy for symptoms
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs acting on the Uterus
- Prostaglandin analogues
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children