What is Hemabate?
Hemabate (a prostaglandin-like substance found in the human body) is a type of prostaglandin. Prostaglandins are substances that regulate functions within the body, such as blood pressure or muscle contractions.Hemabate can be used to treat severe postpartum bleeding.Hemabate can also be used to cause contractions in the uterus, which will result in an abortion. The medicine is typically administered between the 13th and 20th weeks of pregnancy. However, it may be used at any time for medical reasons. It is used to treat uterine ectopic pregnancy when other methods of abortion have not been able to empty the uterus completely or if a pregnancy complication would result inAn infant born too soon cannot survive.This medication guide does not list all possible uses of hemabate.
Side effects of Hemabate
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, or throat.
Hemabate can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- If you experience severe pain in the pelvis, cramping, or bleeding, it is important to consult your doctor.
- High fever
- A feeling of lightheadedness, as if you could pass out.
- Shortness of breath
- Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
- Increased high blood pressure (severe headache, buzzing in the ears, anxiety),
Hemabate can cause a variety of side effects.
- Mild nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea;
- Mild fever and chills
- Flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly sensation);
- Cough, hiccups;
- Headache
- Mild pelvic pain or cramps of the menstrual type
There may be other side effects.For medical advice related to side effects, always call your physician first. To report adverse events and for safety monitoring purposes, the FDA can be reached at 1-800-FDA-1088 for reporting purposes.
Similar/related drugs
Oxytocin, Mifepristone, Pitocin, Methergine, Carboprost, Methylergonovine, and Mifeprex
Warnings
Hemabate should not be given to you if your pelvic inflammation is active, you have a breathing problem, a heart condition, or a liver disorder.This medication is given in a hospital setting or clinic to treat any serious side effects that may occur.
Before you take this drug
Hemabate should not be given to anyone who is allergic or has:
- Active pelvic inflammation
- A lung disorder or breathing problem;
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that Hemabate will be safe for you:
- High or low blood pressure
- Diabetes;
- Epilepsy
- Any scarring on your uterus
- A history of asthma
- A history of kidney, liver, or heart disease
It is unknown if carboprost can pass into breast milk or if it will harm a baby who is nursing. You should tell your doctor if you're breastfeeding a child.
How to take Hemabate?
Hemabate can be injected into the muscle. This injection will be given in a hospital or clinic setting.While receiving Hemabate, you may receive medication to prevent nausea or vomiting.After the procedure, you will need to check your cervix. Don't miss your scheduled follow-up appointments with your doctor.Hemabate can sometimes fail to produce a total abortion, and the procedure will need to be repeated.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You are unlikely to miss a Hemabate dose because you will be receiving it in a clinic setting.
What happens if I overdose?
Overdoses are unlikely because this medication is administered by a health professional in a medical environment.
What should be avoided?
If your doctor prescribes any restrictions regarding food, beverage, or activity, follow their instructions.
Interaction with other drug
Other drugs, such as vitamins and herbal remedies, may interact with carboprost. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines you are taking and those you plan to take.
