Cytotec 200 mcg (Misoprostol)

Cytotec is classified as a gastrointestinal agent. Not only does it prevent but is also beneficial for the healing of duodenal and gastric ulcers alongside the ulcers induced by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID, e.g., aspirin) that are taken by arthritic patients.

The main component of Cytotec 200 mcg is the compound misoprostol, a synthetic prostaglandin E₁ analogue. The inactive ingredients of the tablets, on the other hand, are hydrogenated castor oil, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, and hypromellose. Misoprostol acts on the patients with a concomitant debilitating disease and the elderly that have a high risk of complications from gastric ulcers as a result of the regular administration of NSAID. It is also beneficial for those patients that have a history of ulcer. However, Cytotec has no effect whatsoever on the pain in the gastrointestinal area or the discomfort which are associated with the use of NSAID.

Dosage and Effects

The oral dose recommended for adults is one Cytotec 200 mcg four times daily with food. Doses of 100 mcg can be administered if the former is not tolerated by the body. Talk to your physician in whichever case. Cytotec should only be taken as prescribed by a doctor for the duration of NSAID therapy. It is advised that the last dose every day be at bedtime, that way each dose gets enough time.

In the case of renal impairment, an adjustment of dosage isn’t routinely needed. However, in the case of intolerance, it is suggested to reduce the dose to 100 mcg. In the case of children aged 8 years and younger, it has not yet been understood whether Cytotec is effective or even safe.

Side-effects

While Cytotec 200 mcg is quite a trustworthy thing, this white, hexagonal tablet can cause a few side-effects to occur:

• Diarrhea and abdominal pain.
• Aches (including chest pain), fatigue, fever, chills, etc.
• Rash, dermatitis, and breast pain.
• Spotting, cramps, etc, in women.
• Abnormal vision, abnormal taste, loss of hearing, and earache.
• Sometimes also the event of weight change among other things.

In rare and extreme cases, an anaphylactic reaction has also been observed. Anemia, purpura, bronchitis, pneumonia, and issues with urine discharged have also been observed in different cases but treatably.

On a positive note, however, it has been seen that Cytotec does not interfere with the working of aspirin or vice versa. It does not affect the rate of absorption or blood levels which are influenced by the therapeutic doses of aspirin. Moreover, Cytotec 200 mcg is not known to affect the kinetics of ibuprofen or diclofenac either.

Warnings

On any issue regarding the administration of the drug, the first person to be contacted should be your physician. Cytotec 200 mcg should be administered only after being prescribed by a doctor, whether or not one has pre-existing cardiovascular disease.

If you’re a woman, you must not be pregnant when the Cytotec therapy begins. Moreover, an efficient contraceptive method should be used while the course continues. This is because of the various issues that Cytotec may cause on being given to pregnant women, including abortion (sometimes also incomplete), birth defects, premature labor, or even the rupture of the uterus.

Finally, it’s suggested that every safety precaution be followed and to keep in touch with the physician just in case any issues or unexpected changes show up.

Storage Instructions

Cytotec 200 mcg tablets need good keeping so it shall provide results that are beneficial enough.

• Store the drug in the same packaging as it came to you in.
• Any drug that we use fails in the presence of much light and/or much moisture (because of various chemicals reactions); so, keep it away from too much or an unnecessary amount of light.
• Also, there is on the packet a temperature range mentioned for the product, keep it accordingly.
• Most certainly, keep it out of your kids’ reach. As mentioned above, the effects of Cytotec haven’t been examined on children yet, and those could be hazardous.
• Miss no points as labeled on the packaging for extra safety.

FAQs

What is Cytotec 200 mcg used for?

Cytotec 200 mcg tablet is used to prevent stomach ulcers in people at risk of getting them because of taking NSAIDs (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, etc). It is also good for people with a history of ulcers and helps decrease the risk of serious complications as a result of ulcer formation, such as bleeding. It is also often used as a drug for pregnancy termination.

What is the dose advised for Cytotec tablets?

For any adult, unless specifically mentioned, the standard dose is supposed to be four times daily with food. In case of complications, however, the dose can be changed after consulting with a doctor.

Can Cytotec 200 mcg be taken with other medications?

Cytotec has been very successful in the case of drug interactions. This is also important because this medication is usually taken with others going on, so, bad interactions could prove to be lethal. However, Cytotec does not hinder the activities of aspirin or ibuprofen or otherwise and is safe.

Can one take the medication while she’s pregnant?

You’re advised not to. This is because the unregulated administration of Cytotec can lead to premature labor and birth defects among other things.

References

https://www.medicinenet.com/misoprostol/article.htm#what_is_misoprostol_what_are_the_uses_for_misoprostol

https://reference.medscape.com/drug/cytotec-misoprostol-341995

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misoprostol

https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-1786/cytotec-oral/details