Cytolog
Cytolog is used as a medication for terminating the abortion process in women who are in 9 weeks or 63 days of pregnancy. The medications remove the remains of pregnancy from the uterus, without the further use of anesthesia or surgery. The main ingredient inside is that of Misoprostol. It is an FDA approved, medication for the termination of pregnancy in the consequent time of 9 weeks to 63 days. It also gives privacy and comfort of doing the process at home. Thus serves as a major medicine for inducing abortion when used with the first pill of mifepristone.
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Cytolog contains the main ingredient of Misoprostol. It is a synthetic prostaglandin which is available at a dosage of 200mcg strength. It is soluble in water and must be taken under the tongue. Additionally, other ingredients include that of sodium starch of glycolate, some amount of castor oil that is hydrogenated, cellulose and hypromellose.
When taken under the cheek pouches, for 30 minutes, it melts and can be flushed inside with sufficient water consumption. The dose is to be taken in a period of 24 hours, and should not be used in during the bedtime. It alters the progesterone and estrogen hormone's properties, which further leads to discontinuation of a pregnancy. The size of the uterus is altered and causes some contractions further in the womb. This gradually makes the uterine line thin. Furthermore, the cervix of the womb is also widened and pregnancy remains are flushed out due to the contractions of uterus further.
Regimen:
There are two ways of consuming the Cytolog pill. The dosage remains that of 200 mcg. Consequently, 4 pills are to be taken to end a pregnancy. There are two methods to further end the pregnancy.
Vaginal: It can be used in the vagina by placing 4 pills of Cytolog for ending an unwanted pregnancy. One can go into a squatting position or stand on one leg and insert the pills carefully one by one.
Urinationation is not advised after inserting the pills, and one should first urinate before inserting the pills.
The second method is that of the Cheek pouch. It is done by placing the pills inside the cheek for a matter of 30 minutes. One should not vomit in this period, and if there is any kind of withdrawal through vomiting, it has to be started from first.
Symptoms:
The common symptoms surrounding the pill is that of cramps. This occurs due to the prostaglandin constituents acting upon contracting the uterine lining. This can further lead to intense and heavy stomach cramps. There needs to be a check on the cramps which can at times go onto a severe side.
Heavy bleeding can account to be witnesses within a period of 24 hours.
Vaginal bleeding can be worse among certain individuals/Maximum safety can be induced by providing pads during the course of time. Sometimes, bleeding can go on for a matter of a week and even more. It is necessary to monitor the same and has a regular checkup done by a healthcare administrative. If the symptoms go more than normal, further abortion is needed to go ahead consulting a doctor.
Effects:
The main ingredient of Cytolog is of Misoprostol. Misoprostol tends to have side effects of cramping and a heavy bleeding period. This is also a symptom. Ahead of these, their side effects such as a headache, abdomen pain, some bleeding, diarrhea and difficulty in vision. These symptoms can at times get worse and it is always required to visit a healthcare professional before taking any further pills if there is heavy bleeding.
The complications further get relieved once the pregnancy is completed. Still to be on the safer side it is always advised to not rely totally on medicines, and further go and have a check-up at the clinic to confirm pregnancy.
Precautions:
Certain precautions are to be followed before using the pill. Some allergy conditions do occur with the intake of abortion pills. It is required to undergo a test before using the pills or contact a healthcare professional. If there is any prescription or drugs that are being administered before the intake of abortion pills, one needs to have a clear evaluation of the same from doctors before going ahead.
One should not engage in consuming tobacco or alcohol. Further, the medicine should be kept in cool and dry place.
Often for treating an ulcer, Cytolog is taken. Women who do not wish to end a pregnancy but treat ulcer has to use different option than Cytolog.
Women who are in the age group of more than 35 years should not use it, and even people who have been more than 9 weeks pregnant. Uterine diseases can also demand special checkup before advancing further. Any pre-disease symptoms life kidney, diabetes or hepatitis should be consulted with a doctor before proceeding. The pills can not term to end an ectopic pregnancy. Breastfeeding should also be stopped until the pregnancy remains are flushed.
Gail Granger
I took Cytolog after taking Mifeprex. It is after I took cytolog that I started bleeding. The pills worked great for me at least. Thankful!
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