Cytotec Misoprostol Tablets is being prescribed by your doctor to decrease the chance of getting stomach ulcers related to the arthritis/pain medication that you take. Do not take Cytotec to reduce the risk of NSAID-induced ulcers if you are pregnant.
CYTOTEC contains the active ingredient misoprostol. CYTOTEC can help make your stomach produce less acid, and it helps your stomach protect itself against damage from acid and certain other substances, such as NSAIDs. CYTOTEC can be used also to treat acute ulcers in the stomach and small intestine. CYTOTEC can also be used to prevent bleeding in the stomach or upper intestine in hospital patients after surgery.
Medication abortion (Pill abortion)
Medication can be used to end a pregnancy up to 11 completed weeks of pregnancy (77 days). In the current political climate, the legal aspect of the abortion is everchanging. We will adapt our protocols and medications as needed to comply with the law, continuing to offer safe and effective options based on research and science.
If mifepristone and misoprostol are available,
- Mifepristone: You take the first medicine, mifepristone, in the office with us or at home.
- Misoprostol (Cytotec): You take a second medicine one or two days later at home. These two medications work together to safely and effectively end the pregnancy
If only misoprostol is available,
- You take the first dose in the office with us or at home. You take the second dose 3 hours later and the third dose three hours after that. This medication safely and effectively ends the pregnancy.
During the process, you will experience strong cramping and heavy vaginal bleeding for several hours, followed by cramping and bleeding similar to a heavy period. After the medication abortion, it is normal to continue to have some spotting and/or light vaginal bleeding for approximately two weeks and sometimes up to a month.
You will need a follow-up appointment one to two weeks later to ensure that the abortion is complete. This can be done in person or by televisit (telephone visit).
You may ovulate as soon as two weeks after an abortion. If you would like to avoid future pregnancy, we can provide contraceptive options that are appropriate for you.
Counseling and support options are available to help you throughout the process.
Abortion Procedure
Abortion procedure options depend on the length of the pregnancy (gestational age) and other health considerations. Depending upon these factors, the abortion can be completed in a single visit or require more than one visit. We will explain your options and work with you to make a plan. We will also explain what you can expect during and after treatment.
Pain management options are available to you and may include:
- Local anesthetic with numbing medication around your cervix
- Oral or injectable medications to help you relax and to help control pain
- Moderate sedation with intravenous (IV) medication
- Deep sedation and general anesthesia (available in the operating room)
Immediately after the procedure, it is normal to experience strong cramping and vaginal bleeding. During your recovery period, it is normal to experience bleeding similar to a period. Depending on the type of surgical abortion you receive, you may return to most normal activities as early as the day after the procedure.
You may ovulate as soon as two weeks after an abortion. If you would like to avoid future pregnancy, we can provide contraceptive options that are appropriate for you.
Counseling and support options are available to help you throughout the process. Cytotec in Dubai Abu Dhabi Ajman Al Ain Fujairah Ras Al Khaimah Sharjah Umm Al Quwain