99% Savings - Buy Just @1 Rs X
Gestimax is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Premature Labor.
The optimal dosage of Gestimax 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Gestimax side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Gestimax normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Gestimax's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gestimax related warnings talks about Gestimax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Gestimax is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Blood Clotting Disorders, Breast Cancer, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Gestimax have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Gestimax may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gestimax is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Gestimax 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 Gestimax safe for pregnant women?
Gestimax has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Gestimax without medical advice.
Is the use of Gestimax safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Gestimax. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Gestimax on the Kidneys?
Gestimax may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gestimax on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Gestimax. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Gestimax on the Heart?
Gestimax has very mild side effects on the heart.
Gestimax 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 Gestimax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gestimax habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gestimax is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Gestimax. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Gestimax should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Gestimax is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gestimax
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Gestimax, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gestimax
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gestimax with alcohol will be.
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)