Estapreg-H 250 Injection is used to prevent premature labor in pregnant women in order to reduce the risk of giving birth too early (preterm birth). It prevents miscarriage and lowers the risk of premature birth in women who have had one premature delivery in the past.

Estapreg-H 250 Injection is administered only by or under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You should take this injection for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include local site reactions at the injection site, nausea, itching, diarrhea, and rash. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It may affect blood sugar levels, so monitor your blood sugar regularly. It is better to inform the doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain while using this medicine.

Before taking this medicine inform doctor, if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have diabetes, or any liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Estapreg-H Injection

Prevention of Premature Labor

Benefits of Estapreg-H Injection

In Prevention of Premature Labor

Estapreg-H 250 Injection is a man-made form of the female hormone called progesterone, that helps lower the risk of delivering the baby too early (premature labor), particularly in women who have had this complication in an earlier pregnancy. Progesterone is a hormone that thickens the lining of the uterus and prepares it for the growth and development of the baby. So, it helps your uterus grow during pregnancy and also prevents any contractions that can otherwise lead to miscarriage.

Side effects of Estapreg-H Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Estapreg-H

Injection site pain
Injection site swelling
Red spots or bumps
Rash

How to use Estapreg-H Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Estapreg-H Injection works

Estapreg-H 250 Injection is a progestin (female hormone).

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Estapreg-H 250 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Estapreg-H 250 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Estapreg-H 250 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.

Driving

SAFE

Estapreg-H 250 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Estapreg-H 250 Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
This medicine contains progesterone which can cause fluid retention in patients with underlying kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Estapreg-H 250 Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Estapreg-H Injection?

If you miss a dose of Estapreg-H 250 Injection, please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Estapreg-H 250 Injection 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gluco/Mineralocorticoids, Progestogins Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Progestins (First generation)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Estapreg-H with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Fulvestrant (Injection Route) Severe

Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Fulvestrant. Do not consume Fulvestrant with Hydroxyprogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor... More

Anastrozole (Injection Route) Severe

Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole. Do not consume Anastrozole with Hydroxyprogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor... More

Tamoxifen (Injection Route) Severe

Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Tamoxifen. Do not consume Tamoxifen with Hydroxyprogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Letrozole (Injection Route) Severe

Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Letrozole. Do not consume Letrozole with Hydroxyprogesterone if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor.

Raloxifene (Injection Route) Severe

Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene. Do not consume Raloxifene with Hydroxyprogesterone. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.

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Patient concerns

What would be alternative for this medicine for same salt composition of some lower price. Name of the medicine -- ( Telmisartan 40 mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg tablets USP

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

Telma h 40/12.5

I have been advised Telma 20 for my BP range 140/90, however of late it is coming 150/110. My doctor advice Telma 40. Or should I take Cilacar 10.

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

take telma h 40

Premature Ejaculation problem h

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT Ejaculation is very common in your age and first of all dont take so much tension which is further deteriorate your health. Life style modification with behavioural changes may help you more. There are some technique and take help from your partner. In the ?stop-start? programme, the partner stimulates the penis until the patient feels the urge to ejaculate. At this point, he instructs his partner to stop, waits for the sensation to pass and then stimulation is resumed. Another the ?squeeze? technique is similar but the partner applies manual pressure to the glans just before ejaculation until the patient loses his urge. Apply some cream like Climax spray / EMLA cream which will further help. Along with this do exercise, stop smoking tobacco alcohol n gutkha, eat fruits and take antioxidant multivitamins and vitamin C. Try this for couple of weeks and if not improved i will advice you some medicines.

Premature ejaculation problem h

Dr. Jyoti Arora

Sexology

Dear Mr. PATIENT for sending across your query. Generally this is a common issue arise in people. Premature Ejaculation is diagnose when timing is less the 1-2 minute. Due to lack of proper guidance and ignorance, this issue does not get resolved easily. It is very easily treated by following measures: 1). Proper counselling 2). Exercises / techniques 3). Ayurvedic medicines it can be treated in 4-6 weeks.

FAQs

What is Estapreg-H 250 Injection? What is it used for?

Estapreg-H 250 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.

How and in what dose should I use Estapreg-H 250 Injection?

Estapreg-H 250 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.

What if I miss a dose of Estapreg-H 250 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.

Who should not receive Estapreg-H 250 Injection?

Estapreg-H 250 Injection should not be used if you have: -blood clots or other blood clotting problems now or in the past -high blood pressure that is not controlled -liver problems, including liver tumors -breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers now or in the past -unusual vaginal bleeding not related to your current pregnancy -yellowing of your skin due to liver problems during your pregnancy.

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References

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Address: 112 Aayana Complex Nr. Shell Petrol Pump, 100 Feet Thaltej-Hebutpur Road, Thaltej, Ahmedabad-380054

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025

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