Uniprogestin 500mg Injection

Explore detailed information about Uniprogestin 500mg Injection, a medication containing Hydroxyprogesterone (500mg) from the trusted Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd brand. Discover its primary uses for Prevention of Premature Labor and delve deeper into its specific details to understand how Uniprogestin 500mg Injection can play a role in your health and well-being. Add it to your wishlist or compare it with other products.

MRP: ₹ 436.52
Packing: 2.0 ml in 1 ampoule
Salt Combination: Hydroxyprogesterone (500mg)
Brand: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Prevention of Premature Labor

Description

Uniprogestin 500mg 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
Uniprogestin 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.

Cautions

Liver:	UNSAFE: Uniprogestin 500mg 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 Uniprogestin 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.
Driving:	SAFE: Uniprogestin 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Uniprogestin 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.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Uniprogestin 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.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Uniprogestin 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Progestins (First generation)
Therapeutic class:	GYNAECOLOGICAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Gluco/Mineralocorticoids, Progestogins Derivatives

Uses of Uniprogestin 500mg Injection

In Prevention of Premature Labor Uniprogestin 500mg 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.