Proluton Depot 250 Injection (Hydroxyprogesterone 250mg)

About Proluton Depot 250mg Injection 1 ml

Proluton Depot 250mg Injection 1 ml belongs to the category of a synthetic progesterone female hormone called progestin used to prevent premature labor. Premature labor can start before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy can be caused due to premature rupture of membranes, high blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) and poor diet. Preterm labor symptoms include leaking fluid or bleeding from the vagina, feeling of pressure in the pelvis and cramps that feel like menstrual cramps regularly.

Proluton Depot 250mg Injection 1 ml contains ‘Hydroxyprogesterone‘ is a progestin (female hormones) that modulates the immune response of the pregnant women to prevent rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus. Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml prevents miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in pregnant women who have had past premature labor. Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml should be administered only to those pregnant women who are pregnant with one baby or who have had a preterm (premature) delivery of one baby in the past.

Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, itching, hives (skin rashes), swelling in the face, lips, tongue, or throat, diarrhea. Not everybody experiences these side effects. Most of the side effects of Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Talk to your doctor if you feel any discomfort while taking Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml.

Before starting Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml, please inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any medicines, have unusual vaginal bleeding related to your pregnancy, liver disease, severe hypertension (high blood pressure), history of breast cancer uterus or vagina. Tell your doctor before using Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml if you have had pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), thromboembolic disorders (blood clot form in the blood), diabetes, depression, epilepsy. Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving and operating machinery. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml

Premature labor

Medicinal Benefits

Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml contains “Hydroxyprogesterone” is a progestin (female hormones) which is used in pregnant women who have delivered a baby too early (preterm) in the past. It works by modulating the immune response of the pregnant women to prevent rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus. Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml prevents miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in pregnant women who have had a past premature delivery.

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Directions for Use

Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml

Like all medicines, Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, itching, hives (skin rashes), swelling in the face, lips, tongue, or throat, diarrhea. Most of the side effects of Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent and worsen, reach out to your doctor.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

You should not take Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml without a doctor’s advice. Before starting Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml, please inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any medicines. Do not take Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml if you have unusual vaginal bleeding that is not related to your pregnancy, liver disease, severe hypertension (high blood pressure), history of cancer of the breast, uterus or vagina. Tell your doctor before using Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml if you have had preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), thromboembolic disorders (blood clot form in the blood), diabetes, depression, epilepsy. Do not take Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml on your own. Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving a motor vehicle as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Let your doctor know if you are a breastfeeding mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old. Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml is not intended for use in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interaction: This Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml interacts with pain killers (acetaminophen)  anti-epilepsy medicines (primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine), antidiabetics  (metformin, glimepiride, glipizide, canagliflozin), medicines used to treat HIV (efavirenz) medicine used to treat fungal infections (griseofulvin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole).

Drug-Food Interaction: Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml may interact with grapefruit and alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Proluton Depot 250 mg Injection 1 ml should be taken with caution in breast cancer, thromboembolism (blood clot form in blood vessels), depression, diabetes, fluid retention (excess fluid builds up within the body), kidney or liver disease.