99% Savings - Buy Just @1 Rs X
Caprogen Depot 250 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Premature Labor.
The optimal dosage of Caprogen Depot 250 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Caprogen Depot 250 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Caprogen Depot 250 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Caprogen Depot 250 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Caprogen Depot 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Caprogen Depot 250 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Caprogen Depot 250 Injection in conditions like Blood Clotting Disorders, Breast Cancer, Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Caprogen Depot 250 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Caprogen Depot 250 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Caprogen Depot 250 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Caprogen Depot 250 Injection 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult(Female) |
|
Is the use of Caprogen Depot 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Caprogen Depot shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Caprogen Depot 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Caprogen Depot should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Caprogen Depot 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Caprogen Depot has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Caprogen Depot 250 Injection on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Caprogen Depot. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Caprogen Depot 250 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Caprogen Depot on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Caprogen Depot 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Caprogen Depot 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Caprogen Depot 250 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Caprogen Depot 250 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Caprogen Depot 250 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Caprogen Depot 250 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Caprogen Depot 250 Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Caprogen Depot 250 Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Caprogen Depot 250 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Caprogen Depot 250 Injection.
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)