Hydroxyprogesterone
Information about Hydroxyprogesterone
Hydroxyprogesterone Uses
Hydroxyprogesterone is used in premature labor.
How Hydroxyprogesterone works
Hydroxyprogesterone is a progestin (female hormone).
Common side effects of Hydroxyprogesterone
Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Red spots or bumps
Medicine brands for Hydroxyprogesterone
Proluton DepotZydus Cadila
₹260 to ₹4622 variant(s)
Gynonys DepotSanzyme Ltd
₹66 to ₹1852 variant(s)
NT-NatalKee Pharma
₹121 to ₹1962 variant(s)
FetugestObsurge Biotech Ltd
₹87 to ₹1642 variant(s)
HyprogestColinz Laboratories Ltd
₹51 to ₹2347 variant(s)
Caprogen DepotMac Millon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹88 to ₹1782 variant(s)
Biosterone DepotBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries
₹32 to ₹792 variant(s)
CaprogenMac Millon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹1781 variant(s)
Prolustar DepoCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹24 to ₹372 variant(s)
Expert advice for Hydroxyprogesterone
- Hydroxyprogesterone 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.