MIF 200mg Tablet Box

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...Show more

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...Show more

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...Show more

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...Show more

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 ...Show more

Adult Dose

Pregnancy Termination Mifepristone: Indicated for the medical termination of intrauterine pregnancy through 70 days gestation in combination with mis...Show more

Contraindication

Confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy, chronic adrenal failure, concurrent long-term corticosteroid therapy, history of allergy to mifepristone, mi...Show more

Mode of Action

Mifepristone is a progesterone antagonist with antiglucocorticoid activity. It binds to the intracellular progesterone receptor where it competitively...Show more

Precaution

Patient w/ haemostatic disorders or anaemia; malnutrition. Patients taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (when used in the treatment of Cushing's syndrome)...Show more

Side Effect

>10% Abdominal pain, cramping (96%),Uterine cramping (83%),Nausea (43-61%),Headache (2-31%),Vomiting (1-26%),Diarrhea (12-20%),Dizziness (1-12%) ...Show more

Interaction

Increased serum levels w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin). Decreased serum levels w/ CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. dexametha