MIF is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
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MIF is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
MIF may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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There is limited information available on the use of MIF in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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There is limited information available on the use of MIF in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of MIF 200mg Tablet
Introduction
MIF is an anti progestational steroids class of drug used for medical termination of pregnancy. It works by blocking the action of progesterone, essential hormone for the growth of pregnancy.
MIF is given alone or in combination with some other medi...
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Uses of MIF
Medical abortion
Side effects of MIF
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Uterine cramps
Diarrhea
Infection following abortion
Uterine bleeding
How to use MIF
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. MIF is to be taken with food.
How MIF works
MIF blocks the effects of progesterone, a natural female hormone which is needed for the pregnancy to sustain. Without this hormone, the lining of the uterus (womb) breaks down as it does during a menstrual period and stops the growth of the pregnanc...
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What if you forget to take MIF?
If you miss a dose of MIF, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
MIF helps in medical termination of pregnancy.
If you vomit within 45 minutes of taking the tablet, talk to your doctor immediately. You will need to take another tablet.
Take it only as prescribed by the doctor. Miscarriages, if incomplete, may result in serious medical complications leading to hospitalizatio...
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Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It does not affect fertility. Use contraception to avoid pregnancy.
Take it no later than 63 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
Vaginal bleeding may or may not occur after taking this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if excessive bleeding occurs or if you suff...
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Brief Description
Indication
Termination of pregnancy, Labour induction, Cervical softening and dilatation, Postcoital contraception.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
200 mg PO once given by a healthcare provider in a clinic, medical office, or hospital followed 24-48 hr later by ...
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Adult Dose
Pregnancy Termination
Mifepristone: Indicated for the medical termination of intrauterine pregnancy through 70 days gestation in combination with mis...
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Contraindication
Confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, chronic adrenal failure, concurrent long-term corticosteroid therapy, history of allergy to mifepristone, mi...
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Mode of Action
Mifepristone is a progesterone antagonist with antiglucocorticoid activity. It binds to the intracellular progesterone receptor where it competitively...
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Precaution
Patient w/ haemostatic disorders or anaemia; malnutrition. Patients taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (when used in the treatment of Cushing's syndrome)...
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