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Placentone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Injection. Female Infertility, Hormonal Imbalance are some of its major therapeutic uses. Placentone also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Placentone depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Placentone include Back Pain, Increased Glucose level in the blood. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Placentone as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Placentone 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.
It is also important to note that Placentone has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Placentone related warnings talks about Placentone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Placentone is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Placentone have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Placentone have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Placentone is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Placentone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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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Is the use of Placentone safe for pregnant women?
Placentone can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Placentone, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Placentone safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Placentone. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Placentone on the Kidneys?
Placentone rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Placentone on the Liver?
Placentone may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Placentone on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Placentone on the heart have been reported.
Placentone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Placentone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Placentone habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Placentone is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Placentone as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Placentone is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Placentone for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Placentone
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Placentone with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Placentone
Information about the interaction of Placentone and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Placentone can be taken after ovulation.
Yes, Placentone has been reported to cause testosterone like side effects such as loss of hair and acne in some patients. Intake of few hormones can actually shrink and damage the hair follicles. if you are experiencing hair loss along with Placentone seek medical advice instantly.
It is always recommended to take different hormones at a different time to prevent interactions. Thyroid medications are lifelong drugs which when not taken can lead to serious consequences. Space both the hormones in consultation with your gynaecologist.
Placentone is available in oral form as well as in topical form as a cream. The medicine should be taken as prescribed by the physician.
If your period starts while taking Placentone, it is important to continue with the medication till the 14th day. However, the next progesterone cycle should be started after 14 days after the beginning of the flow. In case you feel any discomfort while taking progesterone during your period cycle do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prometrium (progesterone)