Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml
₹130.1*
MRP ₹144.5
10% off
₹122.5*
MRP ₹144.5
15% CB
₹22 cashback(15%)
Free Delivery
With Circle membership
(Inclusive of all Taxes)
This offer price is valid on orders above ₹800. Apply coupon PHARMA10/PHARMA18 (excluding restricted items)
Provide Delivery Location
Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml belongs to the class of medication called 'oxytocic' or 'uterotonic', primarily used for the initiation or improvement of uterine contraction (antepartum) and producing uterine contraction during the third stage of labour (postpartum). Besides this, it also controls postpartum bleeding or haemorrhage after childbirth. Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml is also used for the medical termination of the pregnancy between the 13th to 20th week of pregnancy (second trimester of the pregnancy) after the first day of the last menses period.
Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml contains a synthetic prostaglandin (a chemical messenger) analogue ‘Carboprost’ with oxytocic properties. Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml stimulates uterine muscles and increases uterus contractions. It also increases the production of a natural substance called prostaglandins (PGs), increasing contractions and controlling postpartum bleeding. In addition, it is also used to produce an abortion by causing uterine contractions.
Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml administered by a doctor only in hospitals in which intensive care and surgical facilities are available. The most common side effects of Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml are nausea, vomiting, and headache in some cases. Most of these side effects of Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
You should not receive Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml if you are allergic to it, have active pelvic inflammatory disease, have a lung disorder or breathing problem, or have heart disease, kidney disease or liver disease. Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml is not recommended to children below 18 years of age as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Do not do strenuous activities like running, heavy exercise or driving to avoid excessive bleeding. The doctor will also check with ultrasound if the absorption is complete, as no bleeding does not mean that abortion is complete. Although the incidence of cervical trauma is extremely small, the cervix (lower portion of the uterus) should always be carefully examined immediately post-abortion with Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml. Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml is a cold chain medicine, and so it has to be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8 degrees celsius else its efficacy might get lost. Do not store in the freezer or the fridge.
Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml contains ‘Carboprost’, a synthetic prostaglandin (a chemical messenger) analogue of PGF2α with oxytocic properties. It is used to treat severe bleeding after childbirth (postpartum). In addition to this, is also used to produce an abortion by causing uterine contractions. It is usually given between the 13th and 20th weeks (2nd trimester) of pregnancy. Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml stimulates uterine muscles and increases the contractions in the uterus. Also, it increases the production of prostaglandins, which further increases the contractions and hence control post-delivery bleeding. Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml is often used when another method of abortion has not completely emptied the uterus or when a pregnancy complication would cause the baby to be born too early to survive. Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml is more effective in preventing postpartum bleeding in high-risk patients undergoing cesarean delivery than oxytocin.
Do not take Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml if you are allergic to Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml or its ingredients. Increasing the dose of Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml can be harmful if your womb already has too strong contractions, any obstructions in the pathway that might prevent the delivery or if the baby is not receiving a sufficient oxygen supply. If you have been given prostaglandins, do not use Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml within 6 hours. If taken together, can increase the contractions. Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml should not be used for a prolonged time if the contractions do not increase or if you have severe pre-eclamptic toxaemia (high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and swelling) of blood or heart circulation problem. A professional should always administer Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml at a hospital, do not practice self-administration. It should also not be given as a rapid injection into a vein as it might cause hypotension (low blood pressure) or suddenly increased heart rate. Regular follow-up with the doctor is required for constant monitoring of abortion. If medical termination does not happen or becomes unsuccessful, it should be terminated surgically as it can lead to foetal defects. Your doctor will examine by ultrasonography to confirm if the abortion is complete. Confirmation of fetal death is imperative before administration when used for missed abortion or intrauterine fetal death. You should not receive Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml if you have an active pelvic inflammatory disease, a breathing disorder, heart disease, liver or kidney disease.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml interacts with other oxytocic agents (oxytocin), medicines used to treat diarrhoea (eluxadoline).
Drug-Food Interaction: Please tell your doctor about all the vitamins, herbs and supplements you are taking as Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml may interact with them to produce unpleasant side effects.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml should not be given to patients with acute pelvic inflammatory disease or active cardiac, pulmonary, renal or hepatic disease and asthma.
Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml when given for used to treat severe bleeding after childbirth (postpartum), it must be administered only under medical supervision in a hospital.
Get an ultrasound done to check whether medical abortion is done completely to avoid any unwanted complications.
Postpartum haemorrhage: It is heavy bleeding after the birth of the baby. Losing lots of blood quickly can cause a severe drop in blood pressure and may lead to shock and death if not treated. The common cause of postpartum haemorrhage is when the uterus does not contract enough after delivery. Symptoms include vaginal bleeding that doesn't slow or stop.
Medical abortion: Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) or medical abortion is using abortion pills to terminate a pregnancy. MTP is feasible only up to 9 weeks of pregnancy, and after that, surgical termination takes over. MTP is one of the safest methods of terminating an unwanted pregnancy. You should be mentally prepared for all the risks a surgical absorption could lead to, like incomplete abortion, heavy and prolonged bleeding (may last up to 30 days), fever, digestive system discomfort fever. Also, if the medication does not work, it can lead to an unwanted ongoing pregnancy, leading to fetal defects. So, to avoid complications, keep in regular touch with your doctor and do as advised.
Country of origin
Manufacturer/Marketer address
Keep Refrigerated. Do not freeze.Prepaid payment required.
Alcohol
Unsafe
Avoid or limit consumption of alcohol after taking Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml as it may cause serious side effects.
Pregnancy
Safe if prescribed
Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml is used to induce contractions in the uterus. Hence, it is considered safe to be used during pregnancy. Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml is also used for medical termination of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is unknown whether Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml.
Driving
Unsafe
Patients should refrain from driving until they know that Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml does not affect their ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
Caution
If you have a history or a pre-existing liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving this injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition. Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml is contraindicated in patients with severe active hepatic disease.
Kidney
Caution
Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Children
Unsafe
Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml is not recommended for children under the age of 18. The safety and effectiveness of Caboprost 125 mcg Injection 1 ml have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities worldwide.
Product Substitutes