Hydroxyprogesterone caproate, sold under the brand names Proluton, Proluton Depot, and Makena among others, is a progestin which is used in the treatment of a variety of gynecological disorders and for specific obstetric indications. More
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate, sold under the brand names Proluton, Proluton Depot, and Makena among others, is a progestin which is used in the treatment of a variety of gynecological disorders and for specific obstetric indications.
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate
Proge; Primolut Depot; Delalutin
Anin INJ, Arisafe, Belgest Inj, Darvon, Depovig, Fetugest, Gestaur-500, Gestimax, Gynonys Inj, Higest, Hiprogress, Hpc Depot, Hylex, Hyprogres, Hyprosafe, Lgp-H, Maintane Inj, Maloxy, Novadepot, Nt-Natal, Nunest, Pregofact-H, Preto, Proeve Depot, Prolin, Prolustar Depot, Proluton Depot, Provendepot, Recogest-H, Sanigest, Zosteron
(1S,2R,10R,11S,14R,15S)-14-acetyl-2,15-dimethyl-5-oxotetracyclo[8.7.0.0²,?.0¹¹,¹?]heptadec-6-en-14-yl hexanoate
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Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is indicated for the prevention of spontaneous preterm births in singleton pregnancies in women who have previously had a spontaneous preterm birth.
Allergic skin rashes, GI disturbances, weight gain or loss, increased appetite, oedema, urticaria, acne, mental depression, cough, discomfort in breast; dyspnoea, circulatory disturbances. Pain at site of injection
Increased clearance when used with enzyme inducers e.g. Carbamazepine and Phenytoin. May inhibit metabolism of Ciclosporin.
Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, breast cancer, pregnancy, lactation. Thrombophlebitis, thromboembolic disorders, cerebral apoplexy or a history of these conditions. Markedly impaired liver function.
Store at 15-30 °C.
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