Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is a drug that is used for abnormal uterine bleeding. It acts to enhance luteal activities and changes in the vagina and uterus as observed in early pregnancy. It likewise has prolonged uterotrophic impacts. It inhibits the contractility of the myometrium to oxytocin.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is used in the following conditions:

Recurrent miscarriage
Amenorrhea or abnormal uterine bleeding
Palliation of advanced, inoperable endometrial carcinoma

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Hydroxyprogesterone caproate in people with the following conditions:

Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
Breast cancer
Pregnancy
Lactation
Thrombophlebitis
Thromboembolic disorders
Cerebral apoplexy or a history of these conditions
Markedly impaired liver function

Side Effects

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate may have the following side effects:

Gastrointestinaldisturbances
Increased appetite
Weight gain or loss
Edema
Acne
Allergic skin rashes
Urticaria
Mental depression
Discomfort in breast
Cough
Dyspnea
Circulatory disturbances
Pain at site of injection

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Hepatic impairment
Mental depression
Monitor blood glucose in diabetic patients
Discontinue treatment upon signs of thromboembolic and thrombotic disorders
Discontinue treatment if unexplained, sudden or gradual, partial or complete loss of vision
Protopsis
Diplopia or papilledema
Retinal vascular lesions or migraine occur
Caution when used in patients with conditions that might be worsened by fluid retention (e.g. asthma, seizure disorders, migraine, cardiac or renal dysfunction)

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate may interact with the following medicines:

Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Ciclosporin

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

If overdose is suspected call your health care provider immediately.

Available Brands:

Anin INJ
Arisafe
Belgest Inj
Darvon
Depovig
Fetugest
Gestaur-500
Gestimax
Gynonys Inj
Higest
Hiprogress
Hpc Depot
Hylex
Hyprogres
Hyprosafe
Lgp-H
Maintane Inj
Maloxy
Novadepot
Nt-Natal