Prolustar Depo Information

Prolustar Depo is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Premature Labor.

The optimal dosage of Prolustar Depo 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Prolustar Depo have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Prolustar Depo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Prolustar Depo has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Prolustar Depo related warnings talks about Prolustar Depo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Blood Clotting Disorders, Breast Cancer, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Prolustar Depo since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Prolustar Depo have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Prolustar Depo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Prolustar Depo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Prolustar Depo Benefits & Uses
Prolustar Depo Dosage & How to Take
Prolustar Depo Side Effects
Prolustar Depo Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Prolustar Depo with Other Drugs
Prolustar Depo Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Prolustar Depo
Prolustar Depo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Prolustar Depo Benefits & Uses

Prolustar Depo is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Premature Labor

Prolustar Depo Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Premature Labor Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 5 months Special Instructions: start treatment between 16th to 20th weeks, till 37th weeks of gestation or delivery, whichever occurs first

Prolustar Depo Related Warnings

Is the use of Prolustar Depo safe for pregnant women?

Prolustar Depo can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Prolustar Depo safe during breastfeeding?

Prolustar Depo may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Prolustar Depo on the Kidneys?

Prolustar Depo rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Prolustar Depo on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Prolustar Depo. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Prolustar Depo only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Prolustar Depo on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Prolustar Depo on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Prolustar Depo with Other Drugs

Prolustar Depo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Rifampicin

Caffeine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Paracetamol,Codeine

Clotrimazole

Paracetamol

Metformin

Erythromycin

Prolustar Depo Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prolustar Depo unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Blood Clotting Disorders
Breast Cancer
Liver Disease
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Prolustar Depo

Is this Prolustar Depo habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Prolustar Depo is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Prolustar Depo you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Prolustar Depo should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Prolustar Depo is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Prolustar Depo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Prolustar Depo

There is no information on the effects of taking Prolustar Depo with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Prolustar Depo

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Prolustar Depo with alcohol will be.

Unknown