Manufacturer: Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Progesterone(Natural Micronized)(300mg)
Artgest 300mg Capsule SR is a natural female sex hormone, progesterone. It is used to treat menstrual and pregnancy-related issues that are caused due to hormonal imbalance.
Artgest 300mg Capsule SR is also prescribed along with estrogen as a part of hormonal replacement therapy for preventing endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus). It should be taken with food. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well.
The most common side effects include abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, depression, breast tenderness, hot flushes, vaginal discharge, joint paint, and urinary incontinence. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. You may also experience bleeding or spotting between your periods, consult with your doctor if it happens frequently.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have, or have had, breast cancer, unusual bleeding in the vagina, or liver disease. You will probably have several tests both before and during treatment to check your womb. Also, tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. In general, it is advisable to avoid alcohol and smoking.
Estrogen and progesterone are steroid hormones that play a pivotal role in the regulation of mammalian reproduction. One primary action of these hormones is to regulate the development and function of the uterus. These hormones act by regulating the transcription of specific genes in the uterus
Progesterone is used by the sublingual route at dosages of 50 to 150 mg three to four times per day. A single 100 mg sublingual dose of Luteina has been found to reach mean peak progesterone levels of 13.5 ng/mL after 1 to 4 hours, with an elimination half-life of about 6 to 7 hours.
Abdominal pain
Sleepiness
Absence of menstrual periods
Itching
Flatulence
Nausea
Depression
Breast tenderness
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Altered menstrual cycle
Edema (swelling)
Change in body weight
Changes in cervical secretion
Cholestatic jaundice
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Red spots or bumps
Acne
Hair loss
Excessive hair growth on face
Anaphylactic reaction
Fever
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Soreness
Diarrhea
Vaginal irritation
Vaginal dryness
Dementia
Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the legs)
Myocardial infarction
Stroke
Pulmonary embolism
Breast cancer
breast cancer.
diabetes.
excessive fat in the blood.
porphyria.
overweight.
depression.
a migraine headache.
a clot in the small veins that carry blood to or from the retina of the eye.
Artgest 300mg Capsule SR is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Artgest 300mg Capsule SR. Please consult your doctor.
Artgest 300mg Capsule SR is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
This drug is indicated in amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic pathology, such as submucous fibroids or uterine cancer 23. The tablet form of progesterone in contraceptive formulations is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Artgest 300mg Capsule SR is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Artgest 300mg Capsule SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Artgest 300mg Capsule SR is a natural progesterone available as a micronized formulation which helps in better absorption of this medicine.
It is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy generally in combination with an estrogen.
It may also be used in the treatment of problems related to menstrual periods such as amenorrhea (absence of periods).
It also helps in the maintenance of pregnancy in women who are at higher risk of miscarriage.
It should be taken with food.
It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Artgest 300mg Capsule SR is to be taken with food.
Q. What is Artgest 300mg Capsule SR?
Artgest 300mg Capsule SR is a type of progesterone hormone which is extracted from plants, but its property matches with the human progesterone. This medicine undergoes a process called micronization where the size of the natural progesterone is reduced. The small size of the progesterone particles enhances its dissolution and absorption. This provides better availability of Artgest 300mg Capsule SR in the body and decreases its side effects.
Q. What is Artgest 300mg Capsule SR used to treat?
Artgest 300mg Capsule SR is used to treat various disorders. It is given to women with secondary amenorrhea (no menstruation for 3 months in women who have had their menses before). It is used to support pregnancy, prevent premature labor, and treat bleeding disorders that may occur before menopause. It may be used as a part of fertility treatment and may be given as hormone replacement therapy after menopause. It is also given to relieve symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and painful bleeding like in dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Q. Can you take Artgest 300mg Capsule SR every day?
Yes, Artgest 300mg Capsule SR can be taken every day. It is usually prescribed to be taken once daily in the evening or at bedtime. The usual duration of prescription may vary from 10-12 days a month to 25 days a month. However, the number of days for which you will need to take this medicine in each cycle will be suggested by your doctor depending upon your health condition.
Q. Does Artgest 300mg Capsule SR cause weight gain?
Yes, taking Artgest 300mg Capsule SR may cause weight gain. The weight gain may be due to water retention and may not be a serious sign. However, contact your doctor in case your weight gain is worrying you. The risk of weight gain is generally less if Artgest 300mg Capsule SR is taken with estrogen as a combined pill. But, do not start any hormonal therapy without consulting your doctor.
