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Progress Depot 500mg Injection


Product introduction

Progress Depot 500mg Injection is used to prevent premature labor in pregnant women in order to reduce the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth). It prevents miscarriage and lowers the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.

Progress Depot 500mg Injection is administered only by or under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You should take this injection for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include local site reactions at the injection site, nausea, itching, diarrhea, and rash. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It may affect blood sugar levels, so monitor your blood sugar regularly. It is better to inform the doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain while using this medicine.

Before taking this medicine inform doctor, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes, or any liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Progress Depot Injection


How to use Progress Depot Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Progress Depot Injection works

Progress Depot 500mg Injection is a progestin (female hormone).

Safety advice

Alcohol
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Pregnancy
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Breast feeding
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Driving
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

What if you forget to take Progress Depot Injection?

If you miss a dose of Progress Depot 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Progress Depot 500mg Injection is used in pregnant women to help lower the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth).
  • It is only given to a woman who has had a preterm delivery in the past.
  • It is not for use in women who are pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc.).
  • It is administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor. Your doctor can start giving you the injection every week between 16 and 20 weeks and continue through week 37, or until you deliver.
  • It may affect blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar regularly.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain. These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you have pain in the chest, groin or legs, difficulty with breathing, sudden severe headache, slurred speech, sudden unexplained shortness of breath, a sudden loss of coordination, or vision changes while using this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Gluco/Mineralocorticoids, Progestogins Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Progestins (First generation)

Patient concerns

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My younger son Master PATIENT on 9.8.2008 and now he is studying in 2nd std. When he was born we observed that there was a wound on his back Myelomeningocele which we got it operated on the third day of his birth. It was further opined by the treating doctor that he had to undergo V.P. Shunt operation which was carried out during 1 1/2 month of his birth.Now the present situation is that:- Since birth till now he is mentally healthy and stable;He speaks, learns, expresses etc quite well;He is studying very well; the problems he is facing with:-He could stand, walk, ONLY WITH SUPPORT;Even when walks his foot palms gets folded i.e. it is not normal and due to which it creates a fear that he will fall down; He also rides bicycle with support but the required strength is not coming forth from the feet;Due to physiotherapy and the suggested treatment we observe that there is some improvement but we can say around 50%I am confident with the above you will understand the situation correctly as I have explained the matter as I know as I am unaware of medical terminology. I request your goodself to suggest me as to if there is any better treatment than the present one he is undergoing. If so, or suggestion to overcome this issue. Your kind gesture in this regard will go a long way in my son's future. I look forward and appreciate a early reply in this regard
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
Pls discuss with a neurosurgery His progress looks OK to me
My baby is 2 weeks old and from yesterday night while sleeping makes little snoring kind of noise. Is that normal. Body temp looks fine.
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
You can observe baby for progress of symptoms
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FAQs

What is Progress Depot 500mg Injection? What is it used for?

Progress Depot 500mg Injection is a type of female sex hormone called progesterone. It helps to lower the risk of preterm delivery (early birth) in a pregnant woman, who had delivered a preterm baby in the past.

How and in what dose should I use Progress Depot 500mg Injection?

Progress Depot 500mg Injection is given as an injection, by a doctor or trained nurse. The dose will be decided by your doctor, depending on your exact medical condition.

What if I miss a dose of Progress Depot 500mg Injection?

Ideally, you should try not to miss any dose. However, if you miss a dose consult with your doctor as soon as you remember.

Who should not receive Progress Depot 500mg Injection?

Progress Depot 500mg Injection should not be used if you have:<br>-blood clots or other blood clotting problems now or in the past<br>-high blood pressure that is not controlled<br>-liver problems, including liver tumors<br>-breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers now or in the past<br>-unusual vaginal bleeding not related to your current pregnancy<br>-yellowing of your skin due to liver problems during your pregnancy.

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References

  1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 671-72.
  2. Mayo Clinic. Hydroxyprogesterone. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Hydroxyprogesterone. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
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  5. Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Injection [Package Insert]. Ranipur, Uttarakhand: Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. [Accessed 05 Jul. 2023]. (online) Available from:External Link
  6. Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Injection [Prescribing Information]. Waltham, MA: AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2022. [Accessed 05 Jul. 2023]. (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: BioGeniccs Pharmaceuticals
Address: BIOGENICCS PHARMACEUTICALS, 12-B, Boopathy Avenue, Sambandam Nagar, Kundrathur,, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600069, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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