Eustogest Injection 500mg
Prescription Required
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SALT COMPOSITION
Hydroxyprogesterone (500mg I/ml)
Storage
Store below 30°C
Product introduction
Eustogest Injection 500mg is used to prevent premature labor in pregnant women in order to reduce the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth). It prevents miscarriage and lowers the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.
Eustogest Injection 500mg 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 rash. 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.
Before taking this medicine inform doctor, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes, or any liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
Uses of Eustogest Injection
Benefits of Eustogest Injection
In Prevention of Premature Labor
Eustogest Injection 500mg is a man-made form of the female hormone called progesterone, that helps lower the risk of delivering the baby too early (premature labor), particularly in women who have had this complication in an earlier pregnancy. Progesterone is a hormone that thickens the lining of the uterus and prepares it for the growth and development of the baby. So, it helps your uterus grow during pregnancy and also prevents any contractions that can otherwise lead to miscarriage.
Side effects of Eustogest Injection
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 Eustogest
Injection site pain
Injection site swelling
Red spots or bumps
Rash
How to use Eustogest Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Eustogest Injection works
Eustogest Injection 500mg is a progestin (female hormone).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eustogest Injection 500mg. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eustogest Injection 500mg 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eustogest Injection 500mg 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.
Driving
SAFE
Eustogest Injection 500mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Eustogest Injection 500mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
This medicine contains progesterone which can cause fluid retention in patients with underlying kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Eustogest Injection 500mg is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Eustogest Injection?
If you miss a dose of Eustogest Injection 500mg, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Eustogest Injection 500mg 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Gluco/Mineralocorticoids, Progestogins Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Progestins (First generation)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Eustogest with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Fulvestrant (Injection Route) Severe
Do not consume Fulvestrant with Hydroxyprogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Fulvestrant.... More
Anastrozole (Injection Route) Severe
Do not consume Anastrozole with Hydroxyprogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole.... More
Tamoxifen (Injection Route) Severe
Do not consume Tamoxifen with Hydroxyprogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Tamoxifen.
Letrozole (Injection Route) Severe
Do not consume Letrozole with Hydroxyprogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Letrozole.
Raloxifene (Injection Route) Severe
Do not consume Raloxifene with Hydroxyprogesterone. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene.
