Title: Misoprostol overdose during the first trimester of pregnancy.

POPLINE Document Number: 194605

Author(s):

Bentov Y
Sheiner E
Katz M

Source citation:

European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2004 Jul 15;115(1):108-109.

Abstract:

Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 used during the first trimester of pregnancy as an adjacent to RU486 for medical termination of pregnancy. We present a case of a healthy 23-year-old woman who was admitted due to misoprostol overdose, used to induce an illegal abortion. Manifestations of toxicity included abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and confusion. Treatment was supportive and included gastric lavage and administration of activated charcoal. Recovery was completed within a few hours, and the patient was scheduled for a dilatation and curettage the following day. (author's)

Keywords:

Israel
Research Report
Case Studies
Pregnant Women
Women in Development
Misoprostol
Pregnancy, First Trimester
Abortion
RU-486
Pain
Contraceptive Safety
Contraceptive Effectiveness
Toxicity
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Middle East
Developed Countries
Studies
Research Methodology
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
Economic Development
Economic Factors
Prostaglandins, Synthetic
Prostaglandins
Endocrine System
Physiology
Biology
Pregnancy
Reproduction
Fertility Control, Postconception
Family Planning
Hormone Antagonists
Hormones
Signs and Symptoms
Diseases
Safety
Public Health
Health
Contraception
Nausea