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Carboprost (Systemic)

Brand Names : Hemabate, Prostin/15M

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Side Effects

Category
  • Abortifacient
  • Antihemorrhagic, postabortion uterine bleeding
  • Antihemorrhagic, postpartum uterine bleeding
  • Oxytocic
Description

Carboprost (KAR-boe-prost) is given by injection to cause abortion. It is an oxytocic, which means it acts by causing the uterus to contract the way it does during labor and also helps the cervix to dilate.

Carboprost may also be used for other purposes as determined by your doctor.

Carboprost is to be administered only by or under the immediate care of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:

    Parenteral
  • Injection (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Hemabate

In Canada -

  • Prostin/15M

   

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Carboprost: Before Using



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