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Hydroxyprogesterone is a prescription medicine. Premature Labor are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The optimal dosage of Hydroxyprogesterone is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Hydroxyprogesterone as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Hydroxyprogesterone are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Hydroxyprogesterone is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Hydroxyprogesterone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Hydroxyprogesterone is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Blood Clotting Disorders, Breast Cancer, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Hydroxyprogesterone have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Hydroxyprogesterone may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Hydroxyprogesterone is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Hydroxyprogesterone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hydroxyprogesterone is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Hydroxyprogesterone safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Hydroxyprogesterone. If you are pregnant, do not take Hydroxyprogesterone without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Hydroxyprogesterone safe during breastfeeding?
Hydroxyprogesterone may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Hydroxyprogesterone on the Kidneys?
Hydroxyprogesterone rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Hydroxyprogesterone on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Hydroxyprogesterone. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Hydroxyprogesterone on the Heart?
Hydroxyprogesterone has very mild side effects on the heart.
Hydroxyprogesterone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hydroxyprogesterone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hydroxyprogesterone habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Hydroxyprogesterone is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Hydroxyprogesterone. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Hydroxyprogesterone should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Hydroxyprogesterone is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hydroxyprogesterone
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Hydroxyprogesterone and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hydroxyprogesterone
Information about the interaction of Hydroxyprogesterone and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 663-664
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Makena® (hydroxyprogesterone caproate)