Carboprost

Carboprost is part of the drug class:

• Prostaglandin Oxytocics

You should not receive carboprost if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• active pelvic inflammatory disease;

• a lung disorder or breathing problem;

• heart disease;

• kidney disease; or

• liver disease.

To make sure carboprost is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• high or low blood pressure;

• diabetes;

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

• any scarring in your uterus;

• a history of asthma; or

• a history of heart, kidney, or liver disease.

It is not known whether carboprost passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Carboprost is given as an injection into a muscle. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting.

You may be given medication to prevent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea while you are receiving carboprost.

To be sure this medication has been effective, your cervix (opening of the uterus) will need to be checked after the procedure. Do not miss any scheduled follow-up visits to your doctor.

In some cases, carboprost may not produce a complete abortion and the procedure must be repeated.