Penicillin and some other antibiotics. HIV medicines. Some allergy medicines, including loratadine such as Alavert and Claritin and diphenhydramine such as Benadryl.
Some medicines for high blood pressure. Most asthma medicines. Some medicines for depression. What medicines should you avoid during pregnancy? Some of the over-the-counter medicines that increase the chances of birth defects are: Bismuth subsalicylate such as Pepto-Bismol. Phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine, which are decongestants. Avoid medicines with these ingredients during the first trimester. Cough and cold medicines that contain guaifenesin.
Avoid medicines with this ingredient during the first trimester. Pain medicines like aspirin and ibuprofen such as Advil and Motrin and naproxen such as Aleve.
The risk of birth defects with these medicines is low. Some of the prescription medicines that increase the chances of birth defects are: The acne medicine isotretinoin such as Amnesteem and Claravis. This medicine is very likely to cause birth defects.
It should not be taken by women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant. ACE inhibitors, such as benazepril and lisinopril. They lower blood pressure. Some medicines to control seizures , such as valproic acid. Some antibiotics, such as doxycycline and tetracycline. It is sometimes used to treat arthritis. Warfarin such as Coumadin.
It helps prevent blood clots. It is used to treat bipolar depression. Alprazolam such as Xanax , diazepam such as Valium , and some other medicines used to treat anxiety. Paroxetine such as Paxil. This medicine is used to treat depression and other conditions. Is it okay to take herbal supplements and vitamins? But there are several things known to increase your risk of problems happening. Food poisoning , caused by eating contaminated food, can also increase the risk of miscarriage.
For example:. Read more about foods to avoid in pregnancy. To be sure a medicine is safe in pregnancy, always check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist before taking it. Read more about medicines during pregnancy. Problems and abnormalities with your womb can also lead to second trimester miscarriages.
Possible problems include:. In some cases, the muscles of the cervix neck of the womb are weaker than usual. This is known as a weakened cervix or cervical incompetence. A weakened cervix may be caused by a previous injury to this area, usually after a surgical procedure.
The muscle weakness can cause the cervix to open too early during pregnancy, leading to a miscarriage. Polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS is a condition where the ovaries are larger than normal. It's caused by hormonal changes in the ovaries. PCOS is known to be a leading cause of infertility as it can lower the production of eggs. This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Diclofenac and misoprostol may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children.
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture not in the bathroom. Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet.
Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach.
In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are taking diclofenac and misoprostol.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements.
You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Diclofenac and Misoprostol pronounced as dye kloe' fen ak and mye soe prost' ole. Why is this medication prescribed? How should this medicine be used? Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow?
What special dietary instructions should I follow? What should I do if I forget a dose? What side effects can this medication cause?
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