UNIPROGESTIN 250 Injection 1ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Hydroxyprogesterone 250 mg
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTIONUNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION contains Hydroxyprogesterone which belongs to the group of medicines called Progestin hormones. It is used to lower the preterm birth risk in women with a singleton pregnancy having a history of preterm delivery. It is also used to manage premature labor and miscarriage in pregnant women. Preterm delivery is a condition in which the baby is born too early that is before the completion of 37 weeks with early symptoms such as frequent sensation of womb contractions, constant backache, feeling of pressure in abdomen, light bleeding or change in vaginal discharge. Miscarriage is the sudden and early loss of pregnancy before the 20th week of gestation. It is characterized by symptoms such as vaginal bleeding or spotting, pain or cramps in the abdomen or back or fluid/tissue coming out of vagina. Your doctor may monitor your blood sugar levels while using this medicine if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic. UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with liver tumours, any active liver disease, thrombosis/thromboembolic disorders (formation of clots in the blood vessels), known or suspected breast cancer/other hormone-sensitive cancers and uncontrolled high blood pressure. UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with asthma, kidney or heart problems, diabetes or pre-diabetes, epilepsy and migraine. It is not recommended for use in pregnant women with cholestatic jaundice and it should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. It is not recommended for use in girls (aged below 16 years). The common
Uses
OF UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION Reduces the preterm birth risk in women with a singleton pregnancy having a history of preterm delivery Prevents premature labor and miscarriage in pregnant women
How It Works
UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION helps in lowering the chances of preterm birth where hydroxyprogesterone is a synthetic preparation of progesterone hormone works by regulating the female reproductive system and plays a vital role in implanting the embryo successfully in the womb. It also induces anti-inflammatory response that can initiate pre-term labour.
Directions for Use
UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse in the back of your upper arm subcutaneously (under the skin) or in the muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION are pain, swelling, itching or a hard bump at the injection site, raised red rashes, itching, nausea and diarrhoea. Inform your doctor if any of the side effect worsens or prolong. USES OF UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION Reduces the preterm birth risk in women with a singleton pregnancy having a history of preterm delivery Prevents premature labor and miscarriage in pregnant women HOW UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION WORKSUNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION helps in lowering the chances of preterm birth where hydroxyprogesterone is a synthetic preparation of progesterone hormone works by regulating the female reproductive system and plays a vital role in implanting the embryo successfully in the womb. It also induces anti-inflammatory response that can initiate pre-term labour. DIRECTIONS FOR USEUNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse in the back of your upper arm subcutaneously (under the skin) or in the muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTIONCOMMON pain, swelling, itching, raised hard tissue at the injection site raised red rashes nodule and itching at the injection site nausea diarrhoea increased pain with time oozing out of blood or fluid preeclampsia (high blood pressure and high protein level in urine) gestational hypertension or diabetes RAREStop receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of arterial or deep venous thrombotic or thromboembolic event such as leg swelling, redness in your leg, a spot on your leg that is warm to the touch and leg pain that gets worse when you bend your foot signs of allergic reactions such as raised red rashes, itching and angioedema (swelling on face, mouth and throat) decrease in glucose tolerance (raised blood glucose levels) fluid retention depression jaundice (a liver disorder causing yellowing of skin and mucous membranes) high blood pressure
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYUNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women with cholestatic jaundice, undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding that is unrelated to pregnancy. It should be used cautiously in pregnant women with a singleton pregnancy having history of preterm delivery. Consult your doctor before receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION. BREASTFEEDINGUNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION should be used cautiously in breastfeeding mothers. Consult your doctor before receiving it. KIDNEYUNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION. LIVERUNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with liver problems such as liver tumours or any other active liver disease. It should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION. ALLERGYUNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients allergic to hydroxyprogesterone caproate, castor oil or any other ingredients of this medicine. Consult your doctor before receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION. LUNGSUNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with lung problems such as asthma. Consult your doctor before receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION. HEART DISEASEUNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Consult your doctor before receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION. OTHERSUNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: have or had thrombosis or thromboembolic disorders (formation of clots in the blood vessels) have or had known or suspected breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers now or in the past have uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure) Before receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: have diabetes or pre-diabetes have epilepsy (condition causing recurrent seizures) have migraine (a type of severe headache) high blood pressure have depression had preeclampsia (potentially dangerous complication of pregnancy) Use in Paediatrics: UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION is not recommended for use in girls (below 16 years). Consult your doctor before receiving it. Use in Geriatrics: UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the medicines including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Overdosage: UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Hydroxyprogesterone Pharmacological Category : Progestin hormone Therapeutic Indication : Reduce the risk of preterm birth, premature labor and miscarriage in pregnant women Dosage Forms : Injection MORE INFORMATION Store UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION at room temperature
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about UNIPROGESTIN 250 Injection 1ml.
What is UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION used for?
UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION is used to lower the preterm birth risk in women with a singleton pregnancy having a history of preterm delivery. It is also used to manage premature labor and miscarriage in pregnant women.
What side effects are seen with UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION?
The common side effects associated with the use of UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION are pain, swelling, itching or a hard bump at the injection site, raised red rashes, itching, nausea, diarrhoea, increased pain with time and oozing out of blood or fluid. Inform your doctor if any of the side effect worsens or prolong.
Who should avoid receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION?
UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with liver tumours, cholestatic jaundice (stopping or slowing of bile flow causing yellowing of skin) of pregnancy, any other active liver disease, thrombosis or thromboembolic disorders (formation of clots in the blood vessels), known or suspected breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers and uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure). Consult your doctor before receiving it.
What medical conditions should be informed to doctor before receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION?
Before receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, epilepsy (condition causing recurrent seizures), migraine (a type of severe headache), depression and preeclampsia (a complication of pregnancy).
What is method of receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION?
UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse in the back of your upper arm subcutaneously (under the skin) or in your muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Can UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION be given to patients with liver problems?
UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with liver problems such as liver tumours, cholestatic jaundice (stopping or slowing of bile flow causing yellowing of skin) of pregnancy or any other active liver disease. It should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment. Consult your doctor before receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION.
When should I stop receiving UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION during pregnancy?
UNIPROGESTIN 250 INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women with cholestatic jaundice, undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding that is unrelated to pregnancy. It should be used cautiously in pregnant women with a singleton pregnancy having a history of preterm delivery. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
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Last Updated
12 Jan 2023