HYDROXYPROGESTERONE

Overview

HYDROXYPROGESTERONE is a Schedule G drug.
Hydroxyprogesterone is a form of progestin a manmade form of a female hormone called progesterone. Hydroxyprogesterone is used to lower the risk of premature birth in a woman who has already had one premature baby. This medication will not stop premature labor that has already begun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IM (Intra-Mascular)

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of abdominal bleeding, tumors, abortion, sugar, mental depression, any allergy, who are taking other medications. Monitor blood sugar level in diabetic patients. If bleeding disorder occurs stop this medication.

Common Side-Effects

HYDROXYPROGESTERONE : Nausea, Vomit, Easy Bruising

Serious Side-Effects

HYDROXYPROGESTERONE : Depression, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Mood Swings, Nervousness, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Rare Side-Effects

HYDROXYPROGESTERONE : Skin Rash, Chest Pain, Confusion, Slurred Speech, Shortness Of Breath, Sudden Numbness Or Weakness On One Side Of Body, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

HYDROXYPROGESTERONE can interfere with: Breast Cancer, Acute Liver Failure, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Thromboembolism, Depression, Asthma, Acute Renal Failure, Seizure, Congestive Heart Disease, Edema, Migraine, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity

Technical Classification

HYDROXYPROGESTERONE is categorized as: PROGESTINS / SEX HORMONES / HORMONES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with HYDROXYPROGESTERONE as Ingredient

ALESE 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
ANIN 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
ANIN 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
BIOGEST 200MG CAP	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 200.0 MG
BIOSTERONE DEPOT 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
BIOSTERONE DEPOT 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
CAPROGEN 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
CAPROGEN DEPOT 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
CAPROGEN DEPOT 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
FETUGEST 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
FETUGEST 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
FULTERM 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
FULTERM 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
GESRY H 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
GESRY H 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
GESTIMAX 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
GESTIMAX 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
GRAVIDIN 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
GRAVIDIN 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
GYNONYS 150IU INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 150.0 IU
GYNONYS DEPOT 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
GYNONYS DEPOT 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
GYNONYS H.P 250 IU INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 IU
GYNONYS H.P 500 IU INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 IU
HPG DEPOT 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
HPG DEPOT 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
HYPROCAP 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
HYPROGEST 100MG CAP	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 100.0 MG
HYPROGEST 100MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 100.0 MG
HYPROGEST 200MG CAP	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 200.0 MG
HYPROGEST 200MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 200.0 MG
HYPROGEST 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
HYPROGEST 5MG TAB	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 5.0 MG
MAINTAINE 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
NT NATAL 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
NT NATAL 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
PROLUSTAR DEPO 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
PROLUSTAR DEPO 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
PROLUSTAR DEPOT INJ 500MG	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500 MG
PROLUTON DEPOT 250MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250.0 MG
PROLUTON DEPOT 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
PROLUTON DEPOT AMP 250MG/ML	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 250 MG
PROLUTON DEPOT AMP 500MG/2ML	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500 MG
UNIPROGESTIN 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG
UNIPROGESTIN 50MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 50.0 MG
WROLUTION DEPOT 500MG INJ	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE 500.0 MG