Hydroxyprogesterone (500mg)
Caprogen Depot 500mg Injection is administered only by or under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You should take this injection for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of this medicine include local site reactions at the injection site, nausea, itching, diarrhea, and rash. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It may affect blood sugar levels, so monitor your blood sugar regularly. It is better to inform the doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain while using this medicine.Before taking this medicine inform doctor, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes, or any liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
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 themCommon side effects of Caprogen Depot
2 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Caprogen Depot 500mg Injection is a progestin (female hormone).
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Caprogen Depot 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Caprogen Depot 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Caprogen Depot 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Caprogen Depot 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
There is limited information available on the use of Caprogen Depot 500mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
This medicine contains progesterone which can cause fluid retention in patients with underlying kidney disease.
Caprogen Depot 500mg Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caprogen Depot 500mg Injection is a type of female sex hormone called progesterone. It helps to lower the risk of preterm delivery (early birth) in a pregnant woman, who had delivered a preterm baby in the past.
Caprogen Depot 500mg Injection is given as an injection, by a doctor or trained nurse. The dose will be decided by your doctor, depending on your exact medical condition.
Ideally, you should try not to miss any dose. However, if you miss a dose consult with your doctor as soon as you remember.
Caprogen Depot 500mg Injection should not be used if you have:
-blood clots or other blood clotting problems now or in the past
-high blood pressure that is not controlled
-liver problems, including liver tumors
-breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers now or in the past
-unusual vaginal bleeding not related to your current pregnancy
-yellowing of your skin due to liver problems during your pregnancy.
