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Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection
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Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection

Manufactured byCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsHydroxyprogesterone
Description
Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection is a synthetic progestogen medication. It has a similar action to the female hormone progesterone that helps to regulate ovulation. It is also used to lower the risk of miscarriages or premature birth in women. It is also effectively used for the treatment of menstrual disorders caused due to a deficiency of this hormone in the body. Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection may have side effects like headache, nausea, stomach pain, itching, redness and pain at the site of injection. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects worsen or persist for a long time. Avoid receiving this medicine if you are allergic to it. Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection is a prescription medicine. It should be administered into your vein by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic. Avoid using Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection without consulting your doctor. Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Inform your doctor if you have any kidney problems, diabetes, or any other medical conditions. Do not administer Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection if you are breastfeeding as it may cause harm to the developing baby.
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List of substitutes for Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection

  • Pain,swelling, and itching at the injection site
  • Lumps at the injections site
  • Anxiety
  • Chest pain and discomfort
  • Dizziness and fainting
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Redness of the skin especially on the face and neck
  • Increased appetite
  • Nausea
  • Itching

Uses of Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Premature labor
  • Amenorrhoea
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken for Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection to show its effect to show its action is clinically unknown.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection remains effective in the body is 1-2 weeks.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported for Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. However, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection is not recommended during breastfeeding as it may affect your infant. Since this medicine is passed into breastmilk, your doctor may advise you to wait at least 6 weeks after your baby has been born before you start using this medicine. If you are a nursing mother, consult your doctor for a safer alternative.

Allergy

Avoid receiving Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Abnormal vaginal bleeding

Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection is not recommended for use if you have an abnormal vaginal bleeding episode that has not been diagnosed by a doctor. If you have any menstrual abnormalities, report them to the doctor immediately.

Liver disease

Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection is not recommended if you have severe liver problems or liver tumours. The exact reason why this medicine causes liver injury is not known; however, it is believed that high doses or prolonged use of this medicine may increase your liver enzymes and can affect liver function. Thus, it may worsen your condition. for use in patients having liver disease or impairment of normal liver function.

Breast/Uterine cancer

Breast cancer is a condition in women where the cells grow abnormally and form a lump. Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection is not recommended if you have breast or uterine cancer as it may worsen your condition.

Heart and blood vessel disorder

Avoid using Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection if you have a history of stroke (brain damage due to blocked blood flow), heart attack or any medical condition that causes blood clotting problems. Using this medicine increases the risk of blood coagulation which may worsen your condition. Inform your doctor about your medical history before taking this medicine.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection is safe to use during pregnancy. However, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection is not recommended during breastfeeding as it may affect your infant. Since this medicine is passed into breastmilk, your doctor may advise you to wait at least 6 weeks after your baby has been born before you start using this medicine. If you are a nursing mother, consult your doctor for a safer alternative.
General warnings

Fluid retention

Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection can cause fluid retention and oedema (swelling of the tissues beneath your skin) especially when used for a long period. Use it with caution if you have a history of excess fluid retention.

Vision abnormalities

Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection may cause vision problems like blurred or double vision, or loss of vision. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience these vision problems, also do not drive or operate heavy machines.

Diabetes

Use of Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection can affect the blood glucose levels and hence caution is advised while treating diabetic patients.

Initiation of therapy

Appropriate diagnostic tests and physical examinations should be performed to rule out other risk factors for preterm birth and miscarriages. Any hormone related cancer of the breast or uterus should also be ruled out before starting the treatment with this medicine.

Weight gain

Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection may lead to weight gain, especially when you take it for a long time.

Other medicines

It is recommended to report the use of all your current medicines including supplements and herbs to the doctor before receiving Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection.

Missed Dose

Since Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. However, if an injection schedule is missed, inform your doctor immediately. Your doctor will give you further instructions about the changed dosing schedule.

Overdose

Since Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection is usually administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be provided if your doctor suspects an overdose of this medicine.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

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Cyclosporine

Insulin

Disease interactions

Thromboembolism

Thromboembolism is a condition in which a blood clot gets dislodged from another location in the circulation and causes obstruction in the blood flow. Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection when used in high doses, increases your risk for thromboembolism.

Depression

Depression is a mood disorder that causes feelings of sadness, loss, anger and loss of interest in all activities. Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection should be used with caution if you are diagnosed with depression or other mental health conditions as it may cause hallucinations, aggressiveness, mood swings, suicidal thoughts and other behavioural changes.

Retinal thrombosis

Retinal thrombosis is an eye condition that occurs as a result of blood clot formation in the vein in the retina (part of the eye that enables vision). It is a painless condition that causes blurring or loss of eyesight. It usually always occurs in only one eye. Use Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection with caution if you have renal thrombosis as it may cause side effects such as loss of vision, blurred vision, or retinal vascular lesions. This risk is especially high if you have a history of vision problems or have active vision problems.

Hyperlipidaemia

Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection should be used with extreme caution if you are diagnosed with hyperlipidaemia (increased fat levels in the blood) as it may increase the fat deposits and worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Blood coagulation tests

Report the use of Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection to the doctor before undergoing a test to measure the coagulation (blood clot) time. The use of this medicine may interfere with the test results.

Thyroid function test

Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection is known to give a false-positive result for thyroid function tests. Hence inform the lab technician or doctor about its use.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection should be given under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional to avoid side effects such as injection site pain. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Prolustar Depo. 500 MG Injection works by imitating the effect of progesterone (female hormone) in your body. It helps in regulating the growth and shedding of the uterine lining (which happens in the normal menstrual cycle), thereby treating irregular periods. It also prevents premature uterine contraction caused due to oxytocin.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Progestins

Schedule

Schedule H

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