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Aprogest is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Female Infertility, Hormonal Imbalance are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Aprogest has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Aprogest is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Aprogest also has some side effects, the most common being Back Pain, Increased Glucose level in the blood. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Aprogest can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Aprogest normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Aprogest has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Aprogest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Aprogest is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Aprogest contraindications section.
Besides this, Aprogest may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Aprogest is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Aprogest 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aprogest is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Aprogest safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Aprogest. It is best to stop taking Aprogest immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Aprogest safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Aprogest. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Aprogest on the Kidneys?
Aprogest rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Aprogest on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Aprogest. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Aprogest only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Aprogest on the Heart?
Aprogest is rarely harmful for the heart.
Aprogest 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 Aprogest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aprogest habit forming or addictive?
Aprogest does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Aprogest as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Aprogest only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Aprogest cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Aprogest
There is no information on the effects of taking Aprogest with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aprogest
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Aprogest with alcohol will be.
Yes, Aprogest can be taken with multi-vitamins, however, if you are experiencing nausea along with severe constipation stop the multi-vitamin and discuss with your doctor about other alternatives.
Yes, acne has been reported in people taking Aprogest. However, the role of Aprogest remains unclear in acne formation because of lack of exact scientific research on the same.
Aprogest helps in regulating the menstrual cycle. It prepares the uterus for pregnancy. After ovulation every month, it thickens the uterine wall to prepare to receive the fertilized egg, however, if there is no fertilization, the levels of progesterone drop and menstruation begins. In case of fertilization the fertilized egg implants in the uterine wall, progesterone helps maintain the thickness of the uterine wall throughout the duration of pregnancy.
Aprogest is a female sex hormone which is produced by the ovaries following ovulation. This hormone plays an important part during the menstrual cycle and helps in the maintenance of pregnancy.
If your period starts while taking Aprogest, 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
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prometrium (progesterone)