What is Progesterone? Uses, warnings & side effects
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Progesterone overview
BRAND NAMES:
Generic Names:
Progesterone
Uses:
Treats menstruation problems caused by a hormone imbalance.
Therapeutic Classes:
Endocrine-Metabolic Agent
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Progesterone used for?
Progesterone belongs to a class of drugs called progestins. It is used to treat a condition known as endometriosis. It works by regulating the ovulation and menstruation cycles in women. Progesterone comes in the form of an injection. It should not be used with estrogen to prevent heart disease or dementia since doing so may increase the chances of dementia, a blood clot, breast cancer, stroke or a heart attack. Consult your doctor for more information.
What form(s) does Progesterone come in?
Injectable
What are common Progesterone dosages?
Vial 10ML of 50MG/ML
Bottle 100GM of
Bottle 100GM of 40%
Bottle 500GM of 40%
Progesterone images - What does Progesterone look like?
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How to take Progesterone
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
This medicine is usually given every day for 6 to 8 days, depending on the reason you need it.
Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
This medicine is usually given every day for 6 to 8 days, depending on the reason you need it.
What to do if you miss a dose of Progesterone
Progesterone contraindications - Who shouldn't take Progesterone?
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to progesterone, sesame seeds, or sesame oil. Do not use it if you have a history of liver disease, cancer of the breast or genitals, or blood clots (including stroke or heart attack).
Progesterone warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, heart disease, migraine headaches, epilepsy, asthma, kidney disease, or a history of depression.
This medicine may cause blood clots, which may lead to serious problems such as stroke, embolism, or thrombosis.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
This medicine may make you sleepy, tired, or dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Unusual, heavy, or nonstop vaginal bleeding
Progesterone interactions & what to avoid when taking Progesterone
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, heart disease, migraine headaches, epilepsy, asthma, kidney disease, or a history of depression.
This medicine may cause blood clots, which may lead to serious problems such as stroke, embolism, or thrombosis.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
This medicine may make you sleepy, tired, or dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Progesterone side effects - How does Progesterone make you feel?
Serious Side Effects
Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Chest pain, trouble breathing, or coughing up blood
Depression
Unusual, heavy, or nonstop vaginal bleeding
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Less Serious Side Effects
Light breakthrough bleeding or spotting
Breast pain or tenderness
Pain, swelling, or redness where the shot was given
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