Uniprogestin 500mg Injection (Hydroxyprogesterone 500mg)

About Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml

Uniprogestin 500 Injection 2ml 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.

Uniprogestin 500 mg Injection 2ml 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. Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml prevents miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in pregnant women who have had past premature labor. Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml 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.

Uniprogestin 500 mg Injection 2ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml. 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 Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Talk to your doctor if you feel any discomfort while taking Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml.

Before starting Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml, 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 Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml if you have had pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), thromboembolic disorders (blood clot form in the blood), diabetes, depression, epilepsy. Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml 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 Uniprogestin 500 mg Injection 2ml

Premature labor

Medicinal Benefits

Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml 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. Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml prevents miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in pregnant women who have had a past premature delivery.

Directions for Use

Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml

Like all medicines, Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml 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 Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml 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 Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml without a doctor’s advice. Before starting Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml, please inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any medicines. Do not take Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml 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 Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml if you have had preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), thromboembolic disorders (blood clot form in the blood), diabetes, depression, epilepsy. Do not take Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml on your own. Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml 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. Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old. Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml is not intended for use in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interaction: This Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml 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: Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml may interact with grapefruit and alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Uniprogestin 500mg Injection 2ml 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.