HYDROXYPROGESTERONE belongs to the category of a synthetic progesterone female hormone called progestin used to prevent premature labor. Premature labor can start before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy and can be caused due to premature rupture of membranes, high blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia), and poor diet. Preterm labor symptoms include leaking fluid or bleeding from the vagina, feeling of pressure in the pelvis, and cramps that feel like menstrual cramps regularly.
HYDROXYPROGESTERONE contains 'Hydroxyprogesterone' a progestin (female hormones) that modulates the immune response of pregnant women to prevent rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus. HYDROXYPROGESTERONE prevents miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in pregnant women who have had past premature labor. HYDROXYPROGESTERONE should be administered only to those pregnant women who are pregnant with one baby or who have had a preterm (premature) delivery of one baby in the past.
HYDROXYPROGESTERONE will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, itching, hives (skin rashes), swelling in the face, lips, tongue, or throat, and diarrhea. Not everybody experiences these side effects. Most of the side effects of HYDROXYPROGESTERONE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Talk to your doctor if you feel any discomfort while taking HYDROXYPROGESTERONE.
Before starting HYDROXYPROGESTERONE, please inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any medicines, have unusual vaginal bleeding related to your pregnancy, liver disease, severe hypertension (high blood pressure), or history of breast cancer uterus, or vagina. Tell your doctor before using HYDROXYPROGESTERONE if you have had pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), thromboembolic disorders (blood clot form in the blood), diabetes, depression, or epilepsy. HYDROXYPROGESTERONE may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving and operating machinery. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.
Premature labor
HYDROXYPROGESTERONE contains “Hydroxyprogesterone” a progestin (female hormones) that is used in pregnant women who have delivered a baby too early (preterm) in the past. It works by modulating the immune response of pregnant women to prevent the rejection of the embryo and allow its attachment to the uterus. HYDROXYPROGESTERONE prevents miscarriage and helps lower the risk of premature birth in pregnant women who have had a past premature delivery.
You should not take HYDROXYPROGESTERONE without a doctor's advice. Before starting HYDROXYPROGESTERONE, please inform your doctor if you have an allergy to any medicines. Do not take HYDROXYPROGESTERONE if you have unusual vaginal bleeding that is not related to your pregnancy, liver disease, severe hypertension (high blood pressure), or history of cancer of the breast, uterus or vagina. Tell your doctor before using HYDROXYPROGESTERONE if you have had preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), thromboembolic disorders (blood clot form in the blood), diabetes, depression, or epilepsy. Do not take HYDROXYPROGESTERONE on your own. HYDROXYPROGESTERONE can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving a motor vehicle as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Let your doctor know if you are a breastfeeding mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you. HYDROXYPROGESTERONE is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old. HYDROXYPROGESTERONE is not intended for use in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Drug-Drug interaction: This HYDROXYPROGESTERONE interacts with pain killers (acetaminophen) anti-epilepsy medicines (primidone, phenytoin, carbamazepine), antidiabetics (metformin, glimepiride, glipizide, canagliflozin), medicines used to treat HIV (efavirenz) medicine used to treat fungal infections (griseofulvin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole).
Drug-Food Interaction: HYDROXYPROGESTERONE may interact with grapefruit and alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interaction: HYDROXYPROGESTERONE should be taken with caution in breast cancer, thromboembolism (blood clot form in blood vessels), depression, diabetes, fluid retention (excess fluid builds up within the body), kidney or liver disease.
There is not enough scientific data available for HYDROXYPROGESTERONE interaction with alcohol, hence it is best to consult a doctor.
Safe if prescribed.
Please consult your doctor before using HYDROXYPROGESTERONE during breastfeeding.
It is advised to drive with caution after taking HYDROXYPROGESTERONE as it may interfere with driving capabilities. It can make you feel drowsy.
HYDROXYPROGESTERONE should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
HYDROXYPROGESTERONE should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
HYDROXYPROGESTERONE not indicated for use in children. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients less than 16 years of age have not been established.
Preterm labor is also called premature labor when your baby starts getting ready for birth too early in your pregnancy. It can start before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. Premature labor can be caused by premature rupture of membranes, high blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia), and poor diet. Symptoms of preterm labor include leaking fluid or bleeding from the vagina, feeling of pressure in the pelvis, and cramps that feel like menstrual cramps regularly. Few premature babies need special care and also have long-term mental and physical disabilities.