Gemeprost (Gemeprost)
Overview of Gemeprost
Gemeprost is a synthetic prostaglandin. Gemeprost is used to to prepare the uterus for surgical termination of pregnancy.
Indication of Gemeprost
Gemeprost is primarily indicated in conditions like Abortion, Second trimester abortion, Second trimester intra-uterine death, Transcervical operative procedures in first trimester.
Contraindication of Gemeprost
Gemeprost is contraindicated in conditions like Asthma,Bronchospasm.
Side Effects of Gemeprost
Gemeprost produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Myocardial infarction, Severe hypertension, Coronary artery spasm. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Gemeprost therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Gemeprost are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Fatigue, Diarrhea, Constipation, Abdominal pain, Rashes, Dyspepsia, GI symptoms, Eczema, dyspepsia, Vaginal bleeding, Mild uterine pain.
Precautions of Gemeprost
Gemeprost should be used with caution in patients with obstructive air way disease, cardiovascular disease, raised intraocular pressure. Avoid use in women with history of uterine surgery. Cervittis or vaginitis. Pulse and Blood pressure should be monitored.