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Gestofit 50 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Female Infertility, Hormonal Imbalance are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Gestofit 50 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Gestofit 50 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Gestofit 50 Injection are Back Pain, Increased Glucose level in the blood. While these are the most often observed Gestofit 50 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gestofit 50 Injection 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.
Gestofit 50 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. In addition, Gestofit 50 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Gestofit 50 Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer must refrain from the use of Gestofit 50 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Gestofit 50 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Gestofit 50 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Gestofit 50 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Gestofit 50 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gestofit 50 Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Gestofit 50 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Gestofit can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Gestofit, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gestofit 50 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Gestofit. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Gestofit 50 Injection on the Kidneys?
Gestofit rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gestofit 50 Injection on the Liver?
Gestofit can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Gestofit 50 Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Gestofit on the heart have been reported.
Gestofit 50 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 Gestofit 50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gestofit 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gestofit 50 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Gestofit 50 Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Gestofit 50 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gestofit 50 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gestofit 50 Injection
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Gestofit 50 Injection, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gestofit 50 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Gestofit 50 Injection.
Gestofit helps in regulating the menstrual cycle. It prepares the uterus for pregnancy. After ovulation every month, it thickens the uterine wall to prepare to receive the fertilized egg, however, if there is no fertilization, the levels of progesterone drop and menstruation begins. In case of fertilization the fertilized egg implants in the uterine wall, progesterone helps maintain the thickness of the uterine wall throughout the duration of pregnancy.
Yes, Gestofit can cause nausea. Initially, even low doses can account for morning sickness during early pregnancy. During an early pregnancy, the progesterone levels are higher which might relax the uterus, stomach, and intestines, causing the excess accumulation of gastric acids and increase the incidences of acid reflux.
Yes, it may cause bleeding in some women of child-bearing (21-45) age while they are taking Gestofit. But it has been observed that pregnant women may experience uterine bleeding due to the low progesterone levels. Hence taking this hormone may rectify low progesterone levels.
Gestofit is available in oral form as well as in topical form as a cream. The medicine should be taken as prescribed by the physician.
Yes, Gestofit can be taken after ovulation.
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)