Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Injection | Gestoma 250

What is hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection?

Gestoma-250 injection is the brand name of Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Injection and is used in pregnant women to lower the risk of giving birth early (preterm birth or giving birth less than 37 weeks of pregnancy). It works by regulating the mother’s immune response to prevent the rejection of the embryo and allow it to attach to the uterus. This helps prevent miscarriage and reduces the risk of premature birth in women who have had a premature birth in the past.

Uses Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Injection:

• Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Injection is used in premature labor. 
• It is used to lower the risk of having a preterm baby again

Precautions of Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate Injection:

• If you experience chest, groin, or leg pain; difficulty breathing; a sudden severe headache; slurred speech; sudden unexplained shortness of breath; sudden incoordination; or blurred vision while using a progesterone caproate injection. If there are, consult a doctor immediately.
  If your eyes or skin become yellow, your urine darkens, or you experience stomach pain, consult your doctor. These can be symptoms of serious liver problems.

• Hydroxyprogesterone injection may affect blood sugar levels. Also, Monitor your blood sugar regularly.

Side effects:

• Injection site pain
• Injection site swelling
• Red spots or bumps