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Empri, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Abortion. Other than this, Empri has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Empri depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Empri are Uterine Cramps, Uterine Bleeding. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Empri as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Empri go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Empri's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Empri has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Empri related warnings section.
Empri is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bleeding, Porphyria, Diabetes are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Empri have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Empri have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Empri, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Empri is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Empri safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Empri. If you are pregnant, do not take Empri without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Empri safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Empri. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Empri on the Kidneys?
Empri may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Empri on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Empri. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Empri only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Empri on the Heart?
Side effects of Empri rarely affect the heart.
Empri should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Empri unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Empri habit forming or addictive?
Empri does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Empri. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Empri only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Empri for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Empri
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Empri together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Empri
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Empri and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Empri is a brand name of mifepristone, also known as an abortion pill. It belongs to the class of synthetic steroids, which has antiprogesterone and antiglucocorticoid properties. It is used in combination with misoprostol to result in abortion. It is also used in the treatment of Cushing syndrome.
Empri is used in combination with misoprostol to terminate early pregnancy. Early pregnancy means it has been 10 weeks or less since your last menstrual cycle began. It is also used to control hyperglycemia in people with Cushing syndrome.
Yes, you can take Empri on empty stomach. It does not irritate the stomach lining if taken in an empty stomach. However, it is best to consult your doctor
Yes, If abortion has not happened after taking this Empri. You are highly recommended to take a doctor's advise because this drug may cause teratogenic (birth defects of mental & physical) origin in the unborn fetus.
An overdose occurs when more than the required amount (toxic levels) of [medicine] is taken. Initial symptoms of Empri overdose includes severe vaginal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and dizziness. later symptoms may include trouble breathing and adrenal failure. So, by any chance, if you have accidentally taken more than the required dose of Empri inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 858-859
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 319-320
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Mifeprex® (mifepristone)