Hogest 500 Injection
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Rs.182for 1 ampoule(s) (2 ml Injection each)
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food
alcohol
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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hogest 500 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hogest 500 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
Hogest 500 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 Hogest 500mg Injection
Hydroxyprogesterone(500mg)
Hogest injection uses
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How hogest injection works
Hogest 500 Injection is a progestin (female hormone).
Common side effects of hogest 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
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Expert advice FOR Hogest 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 Hogest 500mg Injection
Hydroxyprogesterone
Q. What is Hogest 500 Injection? What is it used for?
Hogest 500 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 Hogest 500 Injection?
Hogest 500 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 Hogest 500 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.