Gemeprost is a drug that belongs to a class of medicines known as alprostadil (prostaglandin E1) analogues. It softens and dilates the cervix and induces uterine contractions. It promotes cervical ripening during childbirth.
Gemeprost is a drug that belongs to a class of medicines known as alprostadil (prostaglandin E1) analogues. It softens and dilates the cervix and induces uterine contractions. It promotes cervical ripening during childbirth.
Gemeprost is used in cervical ripening before surgical termination of pregnancy or in fetal death in utero.
Gemeprost should not be given to women with the following conditions:
Gemeprost may give rise to the following side effects:
Precautions
Extra precaution should be given in the following conditions:
Interactions
Gemeprost may interact with oxytocin and other labor inducers/accelerator drugs.
Symptoms of overdose include the following:
Seek medical treatment immediately.
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