Mifepristone + Misoprostol Tablet

Mifepristone + Misoprostol Tablet come with the brand name “Quizforte Kit” and belongs to a category of medications called “abortifacients,” which are designed to induce abortion. It is a medication used to stop pregnancy in its early stages, within the first 63 days after the start of the last menstrual period.

Mifepristone + Misoprostol Tablet contains two drugs: Mifepristone and Misoprostol. Mifepristone works by blocking the effects of progesterone, a hormone necessary for maintaining pregnancy. Misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and the cervix to dilate, leading to the expulsion of the pregnancy tissue.

Together, this composition effectively terminates a pregnancy when used consecutively, with Mifepristone taken first followed by Misoprostol. It can be used in the first trimester of pregnancy and sometimes in the second trimester as well.

Medical Benefits

• Mifepristone works by blocking the effect of progesterone, a hormone crucial for maintaining pregnancy. When progesterone is blocked, the lining of the uterus breaks down, stopping the pregnancy’s growth taking 24-48 hours for Mifepristone + Misoprostol Tablet to become effective and later you may experience uterine bleeding. However, the absence of bleeding does not necessarily mean the abortion is complete.
• Misoprostol is a prostaglandin analogue, that helps to increase uterine contractions and relaxes the cervix.

It’s important to take Misoprostol at least 24-36 hours after taking Mifepristone, either orally or vaginally. This method is non-surgical and is approximately 90% successful in terminating pregnancies.

Directions For Use

• Take the first medication orally as directed by your healthcare provider.
• It is typically taken in the clinic under medical supervision.

Storage

• Kееp thе tablеt is unrеachablе to childrеn.
• Locatе it in a cool and dry location.
• Kееp it protеctеd from sunlight.

Precautions

• Consult your healthcare provider before consuming this medicine as it may interact with corticosteroids (dexamethasone), antifungal (ketoconazole, itraconazole), antibiotics (erythromycin, rifampicin),  anti-epileptic (phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus), medicines to treat migraine (ergotamine).
• Mifepristone + Misoprostol Tablet should not be taken if breastfeeding as it may pass through the milk to the baby.
• It should be taken with caution in people who have a bleeding problem, confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, heart problem, liver or kidney disease, vaginal bleeding, or porphyria.
• Pregnant women should not take this composition as it may lead to abortion.
• Avoid taking alcohol as it leads to excessive drowsiness and increases uterine bleeding if taken along with this medicine.

Side Effects

• Uterine bleeding
• Dizziness
• Infection following abortion
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In which conditions should I avoid taking this medicine?

Avoid taking it if you have certain medical conditions, such as a heart fitted with an artificial valve, heart diseases like high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol levels, asthma, blood clotting issues, bleeding disorders, liver or kidney disease, anaemia, or malnutrition. Using this tablet under these conditions could lead to life-threatening complications.

What should I expect after taking this composition?

After taking it, you may or may not experience vaginal bleeding, but this doesn’t necessarily mean the abortion is complete. Your doctor will confirm this through an ultrasound examination.

Can this medication affect my future chances of pregnancy?

No, it is not known to impact future pregnancy chances. It’s primarily used for medical abortion in cases of early or unwanted pregnancies.