Description
Progesterone (Oily Base) Injection comes with the branding “PROGIK-200” and this medication is similar to the progesterone that your body naturally makes. It is given to replace the hormone when your body is not making enough of it. In women who are not pregnant and have not gone through menopause, this medication is used to restore normal menstrual periods that have stopped for several months (amenorrhea).
Progesterone (Oily Base) Injection is also used to treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus that is due to low hormone levels and not other causes (such as fibroids, and cancer of the uterus). Progesterone must not be used to test for pregnancy. Progestins are not effective in preventing miscarriages.
Medical Benefits
- It helps stop the mother’s immune system from attacking the fetus.
- Progesterone may be used to manage certain gynecological conditions, such as endometrial hyperplasia, which is characterized by the thickening of the uterine lining.
- It thickens the lining of the uterus to help a fertilized egg implant and grow.
- It prevents early contractions.
Dirеctions For Usе
- Do not self-administer.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before handling the medication.
- Follow healthcare provider instructions for selecting the injection site.
- Inject this Progesterone (Oily Base) Injection slowly and steadily.
Storagе
- Ensurе thе injection is inaccеssiblе to childrеn.
- Kееp it shiеldеd from sunlight.
- Storе it in a warm location.
Precautions
- Do not self-drive or use machinery after taking this Progesterone (Oily Base) Injection as it may make you feel drowsy or dizzy.
- If you have diabetes, this medicine may affect your blood sugar.
- Do not take this medicine if you have a history of liver/kidney as it may result in health risks.
Side Effects
- Breast tenderness
- Headache
- Weight gain/loss
- Acne
- Nausea
- Increased body/facial hair
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long does it take the body to absorb progesterone in oil?
After you inject progesterone in oil, it takes about 8 hours for levels to peak in the body. Levels stay high for about 24 hours, which is why most of the time you’ll only need to inject progesterone in oil once a day.
Is progesterone in oil necessary for IVF?
Progesterone is a hormone that is important for maintaining a healthy pregnancy. For this reason, women who are undergoing IVF may have to give themselves progesterone injections.
How quickly does progesterone in oil work?
After you inject progesterone in oil, it takes about 8 hours for levels to peak in the body.
