Prevention of Premature Labor

In Prevention of Premature Labor Abogest 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.

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

Abogest 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.Abogest 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.

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

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Abogest 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Abogest 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 <p> Abogest 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 <p> Abogest 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Abogest 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. | - Liver : UNSAFE <p> Abogest 500mg Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Abogest 500mg Injection please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class :: Gluco/Mineralocorticoids Progestogins Derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GYNAECOLOGICAL|Action Class :: Progestins (First generation)

Prevention of Premature Labor

Injection site pain | Injection site swelling | Red spots or bumps | Rash

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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Q. What is Abogest 500mg Injection? What is it used for?::: Abogest 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.| Q. How and in what dose should I use Abogest 500mg Injection?::: Abogest 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.| Q. What if I miss a dose of Abogest 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.| Q. Who should not receive Abogest 500mg Injection?::: Abogest 500mg Injection should not be used if you have:\u003cbr>-blood clots or other blood clotting problems now or in the past\u003cbr>-high blood pressure that is not controlled\u003cbr>-liver problems including liver tumors\u003cbr>-breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancers now or in the past\u003cbr>-unusual vaginal bleeding not related to your current pregnancy\u003cbr>-yellowing of your skin due to liver problems during your pregnancy.