Gestimax 250mg Injection

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Composition FOR Gestimax 250mg Injection

Hydroxyprogesterone(250mg)

food interaction for Gestimax Injection

alcohol interaction for Gestimax Injection

pregnancy interaction for Gestimax Injection

lactation interaction for Gestimax Injection

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gestimax 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gestimax 250mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gestimax 250mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Gestimax 250mg Injection

Hydroxyprogesterone(250mg)

Gestimax injection uses

{med_name} is used in premature labor.

How gestimax injection works

Gestimax 250mg Injection is a progestin (female hormone).

Common side effects of gestimax injection

Nausea, Itching, Diarrhea, Vaginal bleeding, Injection site pain, Injection site swelling, Red spots or bumps, Injection site nodule, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Glucose intolerance, Jaundice, High blood pressure, Rash

SUBSTITUTES FOR Gestimax Injection

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Expert advice FOR Gestimax Injection

  • Hydroxyprogesterone 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Gestimax 250mg Injection

Hydroxyprogesterone

Q. What is Gestimax 250mg Injection? What is it used for?
Gestimax 250mg 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.
Q. How and in what dose should I use Gestimax 250mg Injection?
Gestimax 250mg 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.
Q. What if I miss a dose of Gestimax 250mg 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.
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Q. Who should not receive Gestimax 250mg Injection?
Gestimax 250mg 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.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)