mifepristone-oral (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug is not recommended for use with: "blood thinners" (e.g., anticoagulants such as warfarin, or heparins), long-term corticosteroid therapy (e.g., prednisone). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: azole antifungals (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole), certain macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), dexamethasone, St John's wort, certain anti-seizure drugs (e.g., phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine). Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include severe vaginal bleeding.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., ultrasound) may be performed to monitor your progress. Keep all scheduled medical appointments (at least three will be required); vaginal bleeding is not proof that the abortion was successful.
MISSED DOSE: You must follow the dosing schedule as directed by your doctor. If you miss an appointment, contact your doctor immediately.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature; 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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