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Mesopil is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Abortion are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Mesopil has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Mesopil depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mesopil as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Mesopil normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Mesopil's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mesopil has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mesopil related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mesopil contraindications section.
Additionally, Mesopil may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Mesopil, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Mesopil 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mesopil is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Mesopil safe for pregnant women?
Mesopil can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Mesopil safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Mesopil. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Mesopil on the Kidneys?
Mesopil may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mesopil on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Mesopil. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Mesopil on the Heart?
Mesopil can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Mesopil 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 Mesopil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mesopil habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Mesopil.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Mesopil since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Mesopil only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Mesopil in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Mesopil
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Mesopil together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mesopil
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mesopil.
Yes, Mesopil causes abdominal (stomach) pain but it occurs in only a few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience abdominal (stomach) pain after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller. Even if the pain does not subside or becomes more severe then in any circumstances do not self-medicate yourself further contact your doctor right away.
If Mesopil is taken alone without mifepristone then it takes around 10–15 hours interval for abortion but in most of the women upto 80%–90% will abort within 24 hours interval.
Yes, Mesopil causes bleeding this occurs due to the expelling the tissues of the fetus from the uterus. But if you observe that the heavy bleeding is continuing for more than 2 hours or usage of a sanitary napkin is more than 2 pads every hour, then this situation warrants immediate hospitalization to recover from blood loss. In case of incomplete or unsuccessful abortion, you may require surgical procedures. The heavy bleeding can be due to uterine rupture. However, this is a rare situation which occurs only in very few cases.
Yes, Mesopil might affect your periods. It has been reported to cause menstrual irregularities. It is a known side effect of this drug but if your periods are delayed more than 1 week of expected time then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Mesopil can terminate two weeks of pregnancy. In fact, it can terminate a pregnancy of 49 days (7 weeks) duration or less safe but sometimes there are chances that it might not fully terminate the pregnancy and some remaining tissues from the abortion are left in the womb in these cases. These remaining tissues are removed through a minor surgical procedure known as D&C (Dilation and curettage) procedure that involves dilatation of cervix and removal of the remaining tissue of the pregnancy from the lining of the womb through scraping (curettage).
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