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Emprogest, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Capsule, Injection, Gel. Female Infertility, Hormonal Imbalance are some of its major therapeutic uses. Emprogest also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Emprogest depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Emprogest are Back Pain, Increased Glucose level in the blood. While these are the most often observed Emprogest side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Emprogest go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Emprogest has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Emprogest has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Emprogest related warnings section.
Emprogest is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Emprogest are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Emprogest have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Emprogest is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Emprogest 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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Is the use of Emprogest safe for pregnant women?
Emprogest can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Emprogest right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Emprogest safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Emprogest. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Emprogest on the Kidneys?
Emprogest may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Emprogest on the Liver?
Emprogest may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Emprogest on the Heart?
Emprogest may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Emprogest 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 Emprogest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emprogest habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Emprogest is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Emprogest does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Emprogest should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Emprogest cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Emprogest
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Emprogest and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emprogest
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Emprogest with alcohol will be.
Emprogest is available in oral form as well as in topical form as a cream. The medicine should be taken as prescribed by the physician.
It is always recommended to take different hormones at a different time to prevent interactions. Thyroid medications are lifelong drugs which when not taken can lead to serious consequences. Space both the hormones in consultation with your gynaecologist.
Yes, acne has been reported in people taking Emprogest. However, the role of Emprogest remains unclear in acne formation because of lack of exact scientific research on the same.
Yes, Emprogest 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,Emprogest is a naturally produced steroid hormone which is produced by the ovaries in a female body, during the second half of the menstrual cycle.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prometrium (progesterone)