Optigest 500mg Injection
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Product introduction
Optigest 500mg 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.
Optigest 500mg 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.
Optigest 500mg 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 Optigest Injection
Benefits of Optigest Injection
In Prevention of Premature Labor
Optigest 500mg 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 Optigest 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 Optigest
- Injection site pain
- Injection site swelling
- Red spots or bumps
- Rash
How to use Optigest Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Optigest Injection works
Optigest 500mg Injection is a progestin (female hormone).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Optigest 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Optigest 500mg 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
Optigest 500mg 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
Optigest 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Optigest 500mg 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.
This medicine contains progesterone which can cause fluid retention in patients with underlying kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Optigest 500mg 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 Optigest Injection?
If you miss a dose of Optigest 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Optigest 500mg 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
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Progestins (First generation)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Optigest with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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
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
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.
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.
Hydroxyprogesterone may reduce the efficacy of Raloxifene.
Do not consume Raloxifene with Hydroxyprogesterone. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Optigest 500mg Injection? What is it used for?
Optigest 500mg 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 Optigest 500mg Injection?
Optigest 500mg 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 Optigest 500mg 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 Optigest 500mg Injection?
Optigest 500mg Injection should not be used if you have:<br>-blood clots or other blood clotting problems now or in the past<br>-high blood pressure that is not controlled<br>-liver problems, including liver tumors<br>-breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers now or in the past<br>-unusual vaginal bleeding not related to your current pregnancy<br>-yellowing of your skin due to liver problems during your pregnancy.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Name: Hibiscus Pharmaceuticals
Address: no 43b, elango nagar, ist street, virugambakkam, chennai, tamil nadu 600092
Country of origin: India
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