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Emprogest 100 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Female Infertility, Hormonal Imbalance are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Emprogest 100 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Emprogest 100 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Emprogest 100 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Back Pain, Increased Glucose level in the blood. While these are the most often observed Emprogest 100 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Emprogest 100 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.
It is also important to note that Emprogest 100 Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Emprogest 100 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Emprogest 100 Injection related warnings section.
Emprogest 100 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer are examples of such conditions. The section on Emprogest 100 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Emprogest 100 Injection 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 100 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Emprogest 100 Injection 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 100 Injection 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 100 Injection 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 100 Injection on the Kidneys?
Emprogest may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Emprogest 100 Injection 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 100 Injection on the Heart?
Emprogest may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Emprogest 100 Injection 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 100 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emprogest 100 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Emprogest 100 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Emprogest 100 Injection does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Emprogest 100 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Emprogest 100 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Emprogest 100 Injection
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Emprogest 100 Injection and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emprogest 100 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Emprogest 100 Injection 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)