Doxvcycline
100mg
This is an antibiotic
given to help prevent infections. You have ten capsules that you
will take every TWELVE hours for FIVE days. You are to start taking
this medication the first morning after your surgery. This medication
should not be taken with a full meal, however, to reduce nausea
eat something light. You should also avoid taking any milk
and
dairy products while taking this medication. This drug increases
photosensitivity, therefore No Direct Sunlight until medication
is finished!
Methergine
(Ergonovine Maleate) 0.2mg
This is a medication
to help prevent severe bleeding and brings your uterus back to pre-pregnancy
size. You are to take ONE tablet every EIGHT hours, the times have
been written below for your convenience. Be sure to follow all
three
times even if it is in the middle of the night. Failure to do so
may result in heavy bleeding and clotting. Occasionally, this pill
may cause abdominal and/or leg cramps. This is normal and is not
cause for alarm.
Take
your pills at the following times: ______, ______, _______
A
common and normal experience is an increase in bleeding and clotting
when you stop taking this medication. It should last for up to 5
to 8 hours only!! The pelvic massage should be performed if this
occurs. (See instructions under cramping). If persists for a longer
time period you need to contact the clinic.
Cvtotec
200 mcg
This medication
is given in place of Methergine. The purpose of the drug is to control
bleeding and to slough off any left over tissue from the uterus.
You must take this drug every SIX hours until they are finished.
You will probably experience cramping while taking Cytotec. You
may want to have your Anaprox prescription filled.
Anaprox
550mg
This is medication
that can be taken to help relieve cramping after your surgery. It
is a prescription and may be filled at any drug store. You may take
this medication every SIX hours if needed. You need to take this
medication with food.
Darvocet
100mg
This medication
is given to help relieve pain. (Not all patients will receive a
prescription for this medication). We recommend that you use this
medication at nighttime, as it makes you very drowsy. We recommend
you supplement this medication with Aleve over-the-counter.
Over
the Counter Medications
Advil, Motrin,
Ibuprofen, Aleve - All of these can be taken as pain relievers.
DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN - this will cause you to bleed more!!
Bleeding:
You can expect your bleeding to vary from day to day. Some women
bleed off and on for up to three weeks and other women never have
any bleeding at all. You need to contact the clinic if you are having
excessive bleeding or clotting - soaking two maxi pads in one hour
for two consecutive hours, or passing blood clots the size of a
tennis ball or larger.
Cramping:
Some women may experience cramping following the procedure. This
is normal and could happen off and on for up to three weeks. Cramping
is often caused by blood clots inside the uterus and can be relieved
by using
the
pelvic massage. The Anaprox medication is helpful in relieving pain
associated with cramps. The use of heating pads or hot water bottles
is also helpful in reducing cramping.
The
Pelvic Massage is done as follows: sit on the commode/toilet,
place your fingers on either side of your navel. Push in and press
down working to the top of your pubic area. Repeat this movement
for 5 minutes. You may pass
clots,
blood and/or tissue, which is normal. Continue to perform the massage
as needed.
Emotions:
Many women feel weak, tired or depressed. These reactions are usually
due to abrupt changes in your hormone levels. We suggest you relax
for a day or two and resume your normal activities when you feel
comfortable.
