Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Hydroxyprogesterone(250mg/ml)
Vial of 2ml Injection
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Proluton Depot Injection is administered only by or under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You should take this injection for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of this medicine include local site reactions at the injection site, nausea, itching, diarrhea, and hives. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It may affect blood sugar levels, so monitor your blood sugar regularly. It is better to inform the doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain while using this medicine.
Proluton Depot Injection is a progestin (female hormone). It works by modulating the immune response of the mother to prevent rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus. This prevents miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is a synthetic progestin. The mechanism by which hydroxyprogesterone caproate reduces the risk of recurrent preterm birth is not known.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Proluton
Injection site pain
Injection site swelling
Red spots or bumps
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hydroxyprogesterone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Blood Clotting Disorders
Breast Cancer
Liver Disease
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Depression
Proluton Depot Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Proluton Depot Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Proluton Depot Injection 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.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Injection USP is indicated in non-pregnant women: for the treatment of advanced adenocarcinoma of the uterine corpus (Stage III or IV); in the management of amenorrhea (primary and secondary) and abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic pathology
breast malignancy.
liver disease.
thromboembolism.
depression.
fluid retention.
glucose intolerance.
retinal thrombosis.
thyroid function tests.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 25°C
If you miss a dose of Proluton Depot Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Proluton Depot Injection is used in pregnant women to help lower the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth).
It is only given to a woman who has had a preterm delivery in the past.
It is not for use in women who are pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc.).
It is administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor. Your doctor can start giving you the injection every week between 16 and 20 weeks and continue through week 37, or until you deliver.
It may affect blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar regularly.
Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem.
Inform your doctor immediately if you have pain in the chest, groin or legs, difficulty with breathing, sudden severe headache, slurred speech, sudden unexplained shortness of breath, a sudden loss of coordination, or vision changes while using this medicine.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What is Proluton Depot Injection? What is it used for?
Proluton Depot Injection is a type of female sex hormone called progesterone. It helps to lower the risk of preterm delivery (early birth) in a pregnant woman, who had delivered a preterm baby in the past.
Q. How and in what dose should I use Proluton Depot Injection?
Proluton Depot Injection is given as an injection, by a doctor or trained nurse. The dose will be decided by your doctor, depending on your exact medical condition.
Q. What if I miss a dose of Proluton Depot Injection?
Ideally, you should try not to miss any dose. However, if you miss a dose consult with your doctor as soon as you remember.
