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Progynon 10mg Injection

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Product introduction

Progynon 10mg Injection is a female sex hormone (estrogen). This is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is used to treat symptoms associated with menopause (hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and itching), estrogen deficiency, and thinning of bones (osteoporosis).

In some cases, Progynon 10mg Injection is also used in prostate cancer along with other anticancer medicines. Do not self-administer Progynon 10mg Injection. It should be administered by a doctor or a nurse. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. If you have missed a dose, get it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment. The treatment should not be stopped abruptly without consulting your doctor as this may affect the potency of this medicine.

The most common side effects of this HRT are headaches, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, abdominal cramps or bloating, nausea, vomiting, and hair loss. Some of the warning signs and symptoms that need immediate medical attention are breast lumps, unusual vaginal bleeding, dizziness and faintness, severe headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, pains in your legs, etc.

Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Before you initiate with this HRT, you must consult the doctor if you have a history of unexplained vaginal bleeding or if you have ever had a blood clot in your legs or your lungs. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should tell your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest you some diagnostic or laboratory tests to know the effects and side effects of this medicine on your body.

Benefits of Progynon Injection

In Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone placement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and reduced sex drive. Since menopause can last for several years, this treatment can make a big improvement to your daily life and mood. Estrogen is one of two important hormones (the other is progesterone) used in this treatment. You should use this medicine as it is prescribed, and for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor.

In Treatment of Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer in males, but it is highly treatable in the early stages. It starts in the prostate gland, which is located between the penis and the bladder. Progynon 10mg Injection helps treat prostate cancer by decreasing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. This further gives relief from the symptoms of prostate cancer such as difficulty in passing urine. Take Progynon 10mg Injection as prescribed by your doctor.


Side effects of Progynon 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 Progynon

  • Headache
  • Breast pain
  • Vaginal spotting
  • Abdominal cramp
  • Bloating
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

How to use Progynon Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Progynon Injection works

Progynon 10mg Injection contains a medication called estrogen (female sex hormone). It works by replacing estrogen that is normally produced by the body. In women who are undergoing or have attained menopause, it prevents symptoms such as hot flushes, vaginal burning, dryness, and itching, caused due to lack of estrogen.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Progynon 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Progynon 10mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Progynon 10mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Progynon 10mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Progynon 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Progynon 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Progynon 10mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Progynon 10mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Progynon 10mg Injection is not recommended in patients who previously had liver disease and the liver function tests are still not normal.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Progynon 10mg Injection as a part of hormone replacement therapy to relieve symptoms of menopause.
  • It may also be used for preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are at high risk of fractures.
  • It is given as an injection into a muscle.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience any unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting, abnormal vaginal discharge or vaginal discomfort while taking Progynon 10mg Injection.
  • Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Estradiol Congeners
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Estrogens

Interaction with drugs

Taking Progynon with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns

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I have been told by doctors I have cystitis also simple cyst in right ovary . What should I be doing its been two years I have this issue
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Hi PATIENT hormone therapy helps with cysts. Ask your doctor for a hormone replacement.
I have problem of frequent urination at night. My father had same at his time.Doctor told me that I am having BPH.Also I went through PSA whose result is 1.8 increased prostate gland size is 40 which came in ultrasound report .When doctor did some test by inserting his finger in my rectal area I felt abnormal pain.doctor asked me to go for a culture test so as to check which can be the best medicine for BPH for me. Kindly suggest if it can be something else like prostate cancer.
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat
Medical Oncology and Hematology
May not be prostate cancer, it is only begnin enlargement of prostate.
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FAQs

Q. What is Progynon 10mg Injection and what is it used for?

Progynon 10mg Injection contains Estradiol, which is an estrogen hormone. It helps in treating estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flushes (red and warm face) and vaginal dryness in women. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bones) in postmenopausal women, who are at high risk of fractures and have limited treatment choice.

Q. When and how to take Progynon 10mg Injection?

Take Progynon 10mg Injection as per your doctor's advice. However, you must try to take Progynon 10mg Injection at the same time of each day, to ensure the consistent levels of medicine in your body.

Q. What if I miss a dose of Progynon 10mg Injection?

If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, you should not take the missed dose and simply continue the usual dosing schedule.

Q. What are the most common side effects which I may experience while taking Progynon 10mg Injection?

The common side effects associated with Progynon 10mg Injection are lower abdominal pain, periods pain, breast tenderness, endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of uterus lining) and vaginal discharge. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if these persist, check with your doctor as soon as possible.

Q. What can I take for estrogen deficiency?

For estrogen deficiency, treatment is based on the underlying cause. Your doctor may choose from a variety of medications depending upon your age and clinical conditions. The medications will also depend upon whether you are estrogen deficient or have high progesterone levels.

Q. What are the serious side effects of Progynon 10mg Injection?

Serious side effects of Progynon 10mg Injection are uncommon and do not affect everyone. These serious side effects may include breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterus cancer, stroke, heart attack, blood clots, gallbladder disease and dementia.

Q. How should Progynon 10mg Injection be given?

Progynon 10mg Injection should be given deep into the buttock muscle. Check the solution before injecting. It should be clear and colorless. A dry needle and syringe should be used as using a wet needle or syringe may cause the solution to become cloudy.

Q. Does Progynon 10mg Injection cause weight gain?

Progynon 10mg Injection may cause either weight gain or weight loss. This is a common side effect of Progynon 10mg Injection. However, exercising regularly and eating a healthy nutritious diet can help you prevent weight gain. In case you notice weight gain and it bothers you, consult your doctor.

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Address: Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
Country of origin: India

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