Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml Injection

Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml Injection

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Information about Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml Injection (Brand: Dr Lee & Morris Pharma Pvt Ltd) - Uses: Prevention of Premature Labor

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  • MRP: ₹ 190
  • Packing: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
  • Salt Combination: Hydroxyprogesterone (250mg/5ml)
  • Brand: Dr Lee & Morris Pharma Pvt Ltd
  • Uses: Prevention of Premature Labor

Description

  • Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml Injection is used to prevent premature labor in pregnant women in order to reduce the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth)
  • It prevents miscarriage and lowers the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past
  • Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml 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.

Cautions

Liver: UNSAFE: Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml 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.
Driving: SAFE: Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml 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.
Pregnency: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml 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.
Alcohol: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Progestins (First generation)
Therapeutic class: GYNAECOLOGICAL
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Gluco/Mineralocorticoids, Progestogins Derivatives

Uses

Uses of Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml Injection

  • In Prevention of Premature Labor Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml Injection is a man-made form of the female hormone called progesterone, that helps lower the risk of delivering the baby too early (premature labor), particularly in women who have had this complication in an earlier pregnancy
  • Progesterone is a hormone that thickens the lining of the uterus and prepares it for the growth and development of the baby
  • So, it helps your uterus grow during pregnancy and also prevents any contractions that can otherwise lead to miscarriage.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml Injection, please consult your doctor.

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Leegest Depot 250mg/5ml Injection
  • Injection site pain
  • Injection site swelling
  • Red spots or bumps
  • Rash

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