(MIF e PRIS tone) Brand: Mifeprex
• This medicine manual provides information about the Mifeprex brand of mifepristone. Korlym is other brand of mifepristone that is not covered in this medicine guide.
• Mifeprex is used to end an early pregnancy that is not further along than 49 days (7 weeks) after the first day of your recent menstrual period. MIFEPREX Should NOT BE USED IN AN ATTEMPT TO END PREGNANCY BEYOND 7 WEEKS.
• Do not use Mifeprex if you do not intend to end your pregnancy. Mifeprex can reason birth defects in an unborn child if the treatment procedure does not fully terminate the pregnancy. If you are still pregnant after 2 weeks, you may need surgery to end the pregnancy completely.
• You must not take Mifeprex if you are allergic to prostaglandins or medicines that contain misoprostol (Cytotec or Arthrotec). Do not take Mifeprex if you have a bleeding or blood clotting mess, problems with your adrenal glands, an ectopic pregnancy, porphyria, if you take a blood thinner or determined steroid medications, or if you have an intrauterine device (IUD) in place.
• Till receiving this medicine, you should read a Mifeprex Medicine Manual. Then you should sign a Patient Agreement form stating that you understand the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Speak your doctor if you have heart malady, tall blood pressure, liver or kidney malady, a breathing mess, diabetes, anemia, or if you smoke.
• Treatment with Mifeprex requires 3 visits to your doctor. Do not use this medicine if you can't attend all required follow-up visits.
• Mifeprex causes cramping and bleeding, which are signs that medicine is working properly. But sometimes you can have cramping and bleeding and still be pregnant. Only your doctor can confirm whether your pregnancy has been completely terminated. Do not miss any follow-up visits.
• Call your doctor or search abnormal medical help if you still have any of the next symptoms more than 24 hours after taking Mifeprex: ongoing fever, severe stomach pain, hard vaginal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or if you feel like you might pass out.
• It is possible to get pregnant again right after terminating a pregnancy with Mifeprex. You may begin using birth control after your doctor has confirmed that treatment with Mifeprex has effectively ended your pregnancy.
• Mifeprex blocks the actions of a hormone needed to sustain a pregnancy.
• Mifeprex is used to end an early pregnancy (no further along than 7 weeks, or 49 days after the first day of your recent menstrual period). Mifeprex is sometimes used together with other medication called misoprostol (Cytotec).
• This medicine manual provides information about the Mifeprex brand of mifepristone. Korlym is other brand of mifepristone that is not covered in this medicine guide.
• Mifeprex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• Mifeprex is used to end an early pregnancy that is not further along than 49 days (7 weeks) after the first day of your recent menstrual period. MIFEPREX Should NOT BE USED IN AN ATTEMPT TO END PREGNANCY BEYOND 7 WEEKS.
• Treatment with Mifeprex requires 3 visits to your doctor. Do not use this medicine if you can't attend all required follow-up visits.
• You must not take Mifeprex if you are allergic to prostaglandins or medicines that contain misoprostol (Cytotec or Arthrotec), or if you have:
· an intrauterine device, or IUD (it should be removed till you take Mifeprex);
· a bleeding or blood clotting mess, such as hemophilia;
· problems with your adrenal glands (chronic adrenal failure);
· a pregnancy external the uterus (ectopic pregnancy);
· porphyria (a genetic enzyme mess that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system);
· if you take determined steroid medications or a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven);
· if it has been more than 49 days (7 weeks) since your recent menstrual period began;
· if you can't return for the following 2 visits to your doctor; or
· if you can't easily get abnormal medical help if needed in the 2 weeks after you take Mifeprex.
• To create certain you can safely take Mifeprex, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:
· heart malady, tall blood pressure;
· liver or kidney disease;
· asthma, bronchitis, or another breathing problems;
· diabetes (if you use insulin);
· severe anemia (lack of red blood cells); or
· if you smoke 10 or more cigarettes for day.
• FDA pregnancy category X. Do not use Mifeprex if you do not intend to end your pregnancy. Mifeprex can reason birth defects in an unborn child if the treatment procedure does not fully terminate the pregnancy. If you are still pregnant after 2 weeks, you may need surgery to end the pregnancy completely.
• It is not known whether Mifeprex passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Till receiving this medicine, you should read a Mifeprex Medicine Manual. Then you should sign a Patient Agreement form stating that you understand the risks and benefits of using this medicine.
• Treatment with Mifeprex requires 3 visits to your doctor.
· At the first visit (Day 1) you will be take 3 Mifeprex tablets at one time.
· Two (2) days later at the second visit (Day 3), your doctor will check your uterus to determine if the pregnancy has ended.
· If you are still pregnant on Day 3, you will take 2 misoprostol tablets at one time. Misoprostol can reason cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and another side effects. Your doctor may give you medicine to treat or prevent these side effects.
· Two (2) weeks later at the third visit (Day 14 after you took Mifeprex), your doctor will again check your uterus to create certain the pregnancy has completely ended.
• Treatment with Mifeprex causes cramping and bleeding, which are signs that medicine is working properly. But sometimes you can have cramping and bleeding and still be pregnant. Only your doctor can confirm whether your pregnancy has completely ended. Using a house pregnancy test kit is not effective in confirming that your uterus has been completely cleared of the pregnancy. Do not miss your follow-up visits on Day 3 and Day 14.
• Call your doctor or search abnormal medical help if you still have any of the next symptoms more than 24 hours after taking Mifeprex: ongoing fever, severe stomach pain, hard vaginal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or if you feel like you might pass out.
• In an abnormal situation, create certain any doctor caring for you knows that you have taken Mifeprex.
• If you are still pregnant after 2 weeks, you may need surgery to end the pregnancy completely. Carrying the pregnancy to term after taking Mifeprex may result in birth defects in the child. Talk with your doctor about your treatment options.
• You may continue bleeding for up to 30 days after taking Mifeprex. Bleeding may be heavier than a usual hard period, and you may also pass blood clots and tissue.
• It is possible to get pregnant again right after terminating a pregnancy with Mifeprex. You may begin using birth control after your doctor has confirmed that treatment with Mifeprex has effectively ended your pregnancy.
• Since Mifeprex is used as a single doze, it does not have a daily dosing schedule. Call your doctor for instructions if you miss any follow-up appointment.
• Since Mifeprex is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Bleeding and spotting are usual side effects of Mifeprex. Bleeding may be slightly heavier than a usual period. Call your doctor right away if you bleed satis to soak through 2 full-size sanitary pads for hour for 2 hours in a row.
• Call your doctor at once if you have any another serious side effect, such as:
· common ill feeling and quick heart rate;
· a fever higher than 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C);
· severe pelvic pain or tenderness;
· severe or ongoing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness; or
· no vaginal bleeding at all after taking Mifeprex.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· mild pelvic pain or cramps;
· mild nausea or diarrhea, mild stomach pain;
· dizziness, weary feeling; or
· back pain.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Speak your doctor about all another medicines you use, especially:
· medicine to treat hepatitis or HIV;
· medication to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ;
· migraine headache medication;
· an antibiotic or antifungal medication;
· heart or blood pressure medication;
· seizure medicine; or
· thyroid medication.
• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with Mifeprex. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about Mifeprex.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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