Miso, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Abortion are some of its major therapeutic uses. Miso also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Miso depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Miso as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Miso normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Miso has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Miso related warnings talks about Miso's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Miso contraindications section.
Besides this, Miso may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Miso is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Miso is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Miso safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Miso. If you are pregnant, do not take Miso without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Miso safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Miso. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Miso on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Miso on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Miso on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Miso. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Miso only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Miso on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Miso. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Miso should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Miso unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Miso habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Miso.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Miso will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Miso only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Miso is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Miso
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Miso with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Miso
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Miso and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
If Miso is taken alone without mifepristone then it takes around 10–15 hours interval for abortion but in most of the women upto 80%–90% will abort within 24 hours interval.
Yes, Miso can terminate two weeks of pregnancy. In fact, it can terminate a pregnancy of 49 days (7 weeks) duration or less safe but sometimes there are chances that it might not fully terminate the pregnancy and some remaining tissues from the abortion are left in the womb in these cases. These remaining tissues are removed through a minor surgical procedure known as D&C (Dilation and curettage) procedure that involves dilatation of cervix and removal of the remaining tissue of the pregnancy from the lining of the womb through scraping (curettage).
Take Miso as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Miso can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Miso can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Miso along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
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